Is this black spot fungus on my apricot tree? If so, how do I treat it & is the fruit still edible?? - Ask Extension
Is this black spot fungus on my apricot tree? If so, how do I treat it & is the fruit still edible?
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Is this black spot fungus on my apricot tree? If so, how do I treat it & is the fruit still edible?? #839511
Asked July 07, 2023, 4:10 PM EDT
Is this black spot fungus on my apricot tree? If so, how do I treat it & is the fruit still edible?
Livingston County Michigan
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Hi, thanks for the question.
This looks like bacterial canker, a common disease of apricot trees. The fruit should be edible with this problem; however, if in doubt do not consume. Check out the following links for information on management of the disease.
Gummosis of Fruit Trees (missouribotanicalgarden.org)
Apricot: Bacterial canker | Hortsense | Washington State University (wsu.edu)
I hope this is helpful.
