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What's eating my backyard peach tree? #834287

Asked June 07, 2023, 11:01 AM EDT

I live in Castle Rock.
I have a 3 year old peach tree in my backyard. I just recently noticed something is eating my peach tree leaves, there is also some curling in others. The tree trunk has a small part that looks separating like something tried to eat that. What could be causing this and how do I treat it? 

Other than that the tree looks healthy.

Douglas County Colorado

Expert Response

Hi Lucy,

I'm sorry to hear about your tree! Could you send some photos of what you're seeing to help us diagnose what may be happening?

Thanks!

John

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 07, 2023, 12:45 PM EDT
Hi John!

Absolutely, a few pics attached. It's a Peach Loring tree I bought from Home Depot.  

Cheers,
Lucy



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Date: 6/7/23 10:45 AM (GMT-07:00)
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Subject: Re: What's eating my backyard peach tree? (#0104213)

The Question Asker Replied June 07, 2023, 1:06 PM EDT

Thanks!

From what I can see, this looks like physical damage.  For the trunk/stem; likely it was injured by winter sun or dry winds; the bark is peeling back as the dead portion ages.  You could remove this dead portion of the stem to improve air flow; be careful not to cut into living tissue when you do this.

The leaves look to me as they have been damaged by hail; they don't have the characteristic patterns of insect feeding.  The tree looks to be in good health overall, so I don't think you have anything to worry about!

Cordially,

John

An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 07, 2023, 1:19 PM EDT
Wow, ok thanks!  So glad.  Yeah, I've had some hail in my neighborhood the last 60 to 90 days, alot of hail. And also wind.

Thanks for your time!

Lucy



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Date: 6/7/23 11:19 AM (GMT-07:00)
To: Lucy Gamboa <<personal data hidden>>
Subject: Re: What's eating my backyard peach tree? (#0104213)

The Question Asker Replied June 07, 2023, 1:42 PM EDT

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