peach tree - what's wrong?

Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b)

First summer in my new house with a peach tree. I just noticed the leaves look odd. What could be wrong?
I have no history on the tree, or what type, etc.

I have attached some photos.

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Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b)

Another pics

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Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b)

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Augusta, GA(Zone 8a)

Leaf curl, a pretty nasty disease. Contact your ag extension agent for control methods in your area. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7426.html

Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b)

Thanks FarmerDill, thats what it looks like.
I hope it can be saved.

Fruitland, ID(Zone 9b)

It is a common problem with peaches so don't despair.

Colton, CA(Zone 8b)

2nd Chance, Weather and circumstances caused me to miss a second spraying of dormant oil, just before bud break, on a couple of my nectarines. I held off rather than spray the open blooms. Now I am seeing a little leaf curl on the trees I skipped while spraying. Teach me to procrastinate. Don

Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b)

A common problem, eh? Well I guess that's good news. This will be my first summer in my first home with my first peach tree. I am so looking forward to canning and eating fresh fruit. How badly with the fruit be affected? And can we get rid of this?

I've read abit of the link that Farmerdill posted. From what I understand we will only be able to apply fungicide during the fall when the tree is dormant. I need to do more research, but if you can add anything offhand that would be appreciated.

have a great beautiful day!

Argyle, TX(Zone 7b)

I may have this too.

Santa Rosa, CA(Zone 9b)

Hi Dlmcgrw,
what is this dormant oil you speak of? Please, help a new kid out?


Colton, CA(Zone 8b)

blackThumbz, Just go to your local nursery or Lowes or whatever and ask about their horticultural oils. There are many kinds/variations. Dormant oils are usually heavier than growing season oils. Some are organic and others petroleum based. I personnaly like Lilly Millers canola oil. One of the oldest is Neem Oil. Most oils can be mixed with some sulphurs and coppers if you think it advisable. The oil esentially sufficates the bad stuff without harming the tree in any way, except it will interfer with pollunation if you spray after budbreak. If cost is a big consideration check out what is available at a fruit growers supply house/store. Commercial growers are very cost conscous.(sp?)

Don

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