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We have an old apple tree and this is the first year where we’re actually seeing apples. However, a large part of the tree appears dead. Is this fir...
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Is this fire blight? #848698
Asked September 05, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
We have an old apple tree and this is the first year where we’re actually seeing apples. However, a large part of the tree appears dead. Is this fire blight? Does the whole thing need to come down? Any recommendations are appreciated! Thanks!
Macomb County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello,
This doesn’t appear to be fire blight. You could submit a sample to the plant & pests diagnostics lab at MSU. https://www.canr.msu.edu/pestid/
The branch where the damage is seems to be dead at the base and it should be removed but the rest of the tree seems healthy.
