Apple trees typically show an abundance of blooms and fruit, from spring blossoms to summer fruits, followed by the vibrant colors of fall leaves. However, if you notice your apple tree's leaves are ... inforum: Fielding Questions: Apple trees holding onto leaves, maples falling out of favor, plus berry types Fielding Questions: Apple trees holding onto leaves, maples falling out of favor, plus berry types Many of you may be noticing large yellow-orange spots with red borders on the upper sides of your apple tree leaves.

Understanding the Context

If you turn these leaves over you, will see spots on the underside as well. These ... Question: I’m growing ‘Honeycrisp’ apple, and I’ve noticed that the leaves on my tree have these blotchy light yellow areas on them. It seems like most of the leaves have this; is it a nutrient ...

Key Insights

Recently I was asked to look at some apple trees that were showing signs of distress. Many of the leaves were covered with irregularly shaped brown, dead spots. As soon as we approached the trees I ... An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to end up ...

Final Thoughts

Q: We’re getting close to apple tree pruning time, and I just reread your article printed last year in The Forum about pruning. Three of my trees are getting older, around 17 years old, and more ...