Wilting in the middle of the flowering period makes the apricot tree a horticultural problem child. Read here about the most common cause of a dying apricot with useful information about typical symptoms. Here's how to prevent apricot death.
Why is my apricot tree dying?
When an apricot tree dies, infection withMonilia tip drought is the most common cause. Typical symptoms of the fungal infection Monilia laxa include brown flowers, wilted branch tips, and gum flow. An immediate cut back to he althy wood can prevent apricot death.
Why does an apricot tree die?
An infestation ofMonilia lace droughtis the most common cause when an apricot tree dies. The reason for the outbreak of the dreadedfungal infection Monilia laxa is wet and cold weather during the apricot blossom. You can recognize Monilia disease on an apricot by these symptoms:
- Brown, dried flowers.
- Withered shoot tips.
- Pale green, drooping leaves.
- Rubber flow at the transition to he althy wood.
Fatal disease development
The pathogens of Monilia lace drought overwinter in fruit mummies and flower clusters that have not fallen off. In spring, the fungal spores multiply explosively and infect buds, flowers and fruit wood on the apricot tree.
How can I prevent my apricot tree from dying?
With animmediate pruning you can prevent an apricot tree affected by Monilia blight from dying. Cut wilted shoots back to he althy wood to within 5 cm. At the same time, remove the existing rubber flow. Please use disinfected, freshly sharpened pruning shears (€38.00 on Amazon). Clean the blades regularly with spirit from time to time. Dispose of the clippings in the garbage can and not on the compost.
Sprays with a biological plant strengthening agent, such as horsetail decoction, are effective against Monilia tip drought on the apricot tree. When planting apricots, choose a sunny, warm, sheltered location.
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Apricot death has many causes
Far from its native Asian regions, an apricot tree is easy prey for numerous pests. In addition to the Monilia pathogens, these fungal spores and bacteria have an apricot in their sights: Verticillium, Fusarium, bacterial blight, Pseudomonas as well as leaf spot, shotgun and curl diseases. Because these are weakness parasites, apricot trees that are already affected by unfavorable conditions and care errors are primarily affected.
