My peach tree - can anyone help me?

Discussion in 'Trees' started by SimonCockeram, Apr 23, 2011.

  1. SimonCockeram

    SimonCockeram Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2011
    Messages:
    1
    Ratings:
    +0
    Can someone tell me what has attacked my peach tree - last year we had loads and this year something has attacked it.
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Chopper

    Chopper Do I really look like a people person?

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2009
    Messages:
    581
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Seal Clubber
    Location:
    Ilminster, SOMERSET
    Ratings:
    +112
    It looks suspiciously like you have an aphid infestion. Uncurl a leaf or two and see if there are aphids in them, also might find a load of ants around busily farming the aphids.

    Mrs Chopper
     
  3. wiseowl

    wiseowl Admin Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2006
    Messages:
    44,902
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Philosophy of people
    Location:
    In a barn somewhere in North Kent
    Ratings:
    +92,071
    Hi SimonCockeram there is an outside chance that it could be Peach leaf Curl but I hope it is,nt:)
     
  4. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2005
    Messages:
    51,122
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    Mid Kent
    Ratings:
    +94,026
    Looks like peach leaf curl to me.

    I've never found a cure.:mad:

    Yours looks very bad, often it only affects some of the leaves and you can pick them off.
     
  5. goosegog5555

    goosegog5555 Gardener

    Joined:
    May 23, 2008
    Messages:
    259
    Gender:
    Female
    Occupation:
    retired
    Location:
    Guildford
    Ratings:
    +134
    Hello

    I had excactly the same on my Peach Tree. I picked so many leafs off in the end I gave up. Sorry , I was told it was Peach Curl by another Gardener
     
  6. Vince

    Vince Not so well known for it.

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2008
    Messages:
    1,861
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Retired
    Location:
    North London / Lincolnshire Fens
    Ratings:
    +3,499
    Definitely Peach Leaf Curl, nothing to worry about, unaffected leaves will develop and those affected will drop off. I get it on my peach trees but still get a good crop of peaches. :D

    Too late now but spraying with Bordeaux mixture at the bud stage supposedly helps combat the problem.

    Vince
     
Loading...

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice