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Take care of burnt apricot trees, help the tree recover well

There are many different causes of burned leaves in apricot trees, including overfertilization, fertilizer poisoning, plants living in hard conditions, fungal diseases, etc. However, producers must employ the right treatments and care for burnt apricot trees in order for the tree to recover fast. The General Agriculture Channel will inform you on the causes of apricot tree leaf burn in today’s article as well as on efficient ways to treat and care for apricot trees with leaf burn.

1. How to take care of apricot trees whose leaves are burnt due to lack of nutrients?

There are many causes of leaf burn. So, in order to have a suitable way to care for apricot trees, you must first determine the cause of the tree’s burning leaves? One of the leading causes of apricot leaf burn is a lack of nutrients.

Ornamental plants, if not properly cared for, are very easy to lack in quality. Because of the characteristics of ornamental plants in general, apricots in particular are grown in pots, so they can only contain a small amount of soil. The amount of organic matter and nutrients in the soil in the pot is also low. After a period of planting, when the plant absorbs all the nutrients in the soil without being added, it will cause the plant to lack nutrients.

Apricot tree that is undernourished may lack only one group of substances or a series of essential substances. If the plant lacks iron or phosphorus, the trunks and branches will slow down and then stop growing. Lack of calcium causes weak root tip and shoot growth. Lack of elements Mo, Bo, K makes it difficult to transport nutrients to plant. The apricot tree is not supplemented with these substances for a long time, the root tip will turn black and then die, the leaf tip will wilt, which can lead to tree death.

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Apricot trees with a lack of substances often have leaf tip burning (Source: Internet)

How to identify apricot trees with burnt leaves due to lack of nutrients

Apricot trees with a lack of nutrients will show signs of burning the tips of the leaves. Normally, the tip of the leaves of apricot leaves will burn, turn gray-brown and then spread inward. Depending on the condition of the plant lacking any substance, there will be accompanying symptoms, which you can rely on to identify. Specifically:

  • Apricot trees with zinc deficiency will deform, shrink and do not expand.

  • Plants lacking iron, zinc and copper will show signs of poor growth. The leaves are light green to bright yellow. The young leaves will be yellow, but the veins will still be green, the leaves will be smaller.

  • When the plant lacks manganese: the young leaves will turn yellow in the flesh, the veins are still green, the edges of the leaves become dry brown, the leaves will curl.

Measures to overcome and care for apricot trees with burnt leaves due to lack of substances

Detecting that apricot trees have burned leaves due to lack of nutrients, you add organic fertilizer to the soil and growing medium for apricots. At the same time, supplement the necessary micronutrients according to the needs of the apricot tree.

  • Taking care of apricot trees with leaf burns due to iron deficiency, you add nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers according to the needs of the tree. Apply the right amount, not over-fertilize. You can provide iron for apricot trees through the application of sharp sulfates or iron chelate. Dissolve fertilizer with water and water the base or spray on the leaves once every 2 months.

  • If apricot trees lack manganese, you should adjust the amount of potassium fertilizer for the tree accordingly. Use manganese chelate mixed with water and water the plants or spray on the leaves. Spray the plant 3-4 times a year.

  • Plants that are heavily fertilized with phosphorus can lead to zinc deficiency. Therefore, when fertilizing plants, you should fertilize with a moderate amount. You can take care of apricot trees with leaf burn due to zinc deficiency by supplementing zinc through the use of zinc chelate in combination with chemical fertilizers, mixed with water and watered at the base or sprayed on the leaves 2-3 times per day. five.

2. How to take care of burnt apricot trees caused by fungal diseases?

Burnt apricots can be caused by a fungal disease. The fungus Pestalotia funerea is the main cause of leaf blight in yellow apricot trees. The fungus causing leaf blight in apricot trees appears mainly in the late autumn or rainy season, when the weather is rainy and sunny. The fungus causes the plant to grow and develop very slowly, the ability to flower is poor, and it can cause the plant to die.

How to identify apricot trees with leaf burn caused by fungal diseases?

  • When apricot trees are burned due to fungal diseases, the burning part will start from the edge of the leaf, the edge of the leaf. Leaves gradually dry from the edges and edges and spread out.

  • The leaves located near the base will be attacked by the fungus, causing leaf burn first and then gradually spreading to the leaves above. Leaves dry and fall prematurely.

  • In case the disease is severe, if not detected and treated early, the fungus can cause the apricot tree to dry up at the top of the branch, unable to produce buds, leading to the branches shrivel and die.

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Signs to recognize apricot tree leaf burn due to fungal attack (Source: Internet)

Measures to overcome and care for apricot trees with leaf burn caused by fungal diseases

To take care of apricot trees with leaf burn due to fungal diseases, use Amistar Top to spray the tree. This medicine has a therapeutic effect and brings a green effect to the plant. Next, you remove the yellowed, burned leaves to eliminate the spread of fungal diseases. At the same time, water and provide adequate nutrition for the plant.

In case the apricot tree has a root fungus or root nematode, you can use Ridomil Gold mixed with water to irrigate the tree directly to eliminate the fungus. In addition, you can use Diazan 10H, Vifuran sprinkled on the root to prevent nematodes.

In general, taking care of burnt apricot trees is not difficult. You just need to identify the right cause of the tree’s disease and apply the right remedies, take care of the right tree, at the right time.

Emilia Chaney
Emilia Chaneyhttps://agrisearch.net
My name is Emilia Chaney. I'm a social girl from Romania with a big smile and 3 passions: Agriculture, Travel and Social Media. I try to make this blog practical, full of great advice and inspiring ideas.

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