What are the diseases of the peach tree?

Do you want to know what are the diseases of the peach tree? I understand you! It is very sad to see this beautiful tree have a hard time, even if the problem that is affecting it seems slight. And it is that, seeing it healthy is, without a doubt, much better.

But unfortunately it is impossible to protect it 100% from all its possible enemies, so let's see what diseases it usually has and how to treat them.

Dent

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It is a disease transmitted by the fungus Taphrina deformans. Causes the appearance of bulging of the leaves (hence the name), which make them look deformed. These dents are green-white, bright pink, or red.

The infection occurs before sprouting, in spring, and disappears in summer. The affected leaves become brittle, and are usually covered with a kind of white powder produced by the fungus.

Symptoms and damage

Are these:

• Appearance of dents on the sheets
• Fall of leaves
• Deformation of shoots and fruits

Treatment

Late winter/early spring it is recommended to treat the tree with ecological fungicides containing copper or sulfur. In this way, they are largely prevented from getting sick. In addition, it is important to know about the peach tree leprosy as it can contribute to weakening the tree.

Monilia

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It is a disease transmitted by different species of Monilia (M. laxa, M. frutigena y M. fructicola) what causes the »mummification» of the fruits of many trees, including the peach tree. The fungus remains in the cankers of branches, buds or fruits of the previous year, and in spring / summer is when it spoils them.

Symptoms and damage

Are these:

• Appearance of whitish powder or mold on the fruits, and possibly leaves
• Premature leaf drop (defoliation)
• Fruit drop

Treatment

It is interesting to treat the tree with ecological fungicides containing copper or sulfur in autumn and winter as a preventive measure. What's more, it is important to keep it properly fertilized, and prune it from time to time to promote aeration and light penetration into the center of the canopy. For more information on peach tree care, you can read about the peach tree pruning.

In the event that it has already been affected, the affected parts should be cut.

Powdery mildew

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It is a disease transmitted by fungi of the species Sphaerotheca pannosa y Podosphaera tridactyla, that causes the appearance of white powder spots on leaves and fruits during the warm season of the year, especially in summer. To prevent these peach tree diseases, it's helpful to know methods similar to those used for other fruit trees.

Symptoms and damage

Are these:

• Appearance of whitish powder on fruits and leaves
• plant weakening
• It may also fall of fruits and / or leaves

Treatment

Quote. Keeping the plant well cared for (watered and fertilized), and treating it to prevent the disease with organic fungicides in spring-summer will help minimize the risk that it is affected.

I hope it has been useful to you  , but if you need more information, Click here to know how to take care of the peach tree.