Apple Tree Help?

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Hello, I recently moved and found out that I have two apple trees in my yard. They both have apples on them this year but i guess they haven't in the past. The problem is they are week and have some green/white fungus on them also I think bugs are in them. I am afraid of losing them What should I do? how should I go about pruning and when? I have sprayed them with some stuff from the store but I don't think its any good. Also can Anyone help me Identify what kind of apples they are. I will post pics of the trees, apples, leaves, and fungus tomorrow when it is bright enough outside. Thanks in advance. Justin.

 

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tree 2

these are pictures of the other tree

 

[S Mc]

Whereas I cannot tell you what kind of apple you have, an orchard person may very well be able to tell you.

I would like to encourage you not to haphazardly spray without knowing exactly what you are dealing with or trying to accomplish. Spraying apples for worms to increase useable yield is time sensitive and your local extension agency will be able to help out as each individual area is different.

The lichen you see on the trunk is benign and need not concern you.

We see many century-old apple trees with basal cavities that live for years. The biggest problem is when they get overgrown and too heavy. In this regard you may want to consider 1) thinning out the crop to keep them from overloading individual branches or propping is also often used to temporarily relieve the stress but need to be removed after harvest and/or 2) prune the tree to reduce the overall height. Or a combination of the above.

I personally like the old, traditional way of pruning apples by heading back. Some people prefer not to. However, that is a personal choice and the apple tree will be fine either way. I would recommend you either have an arborist come out to do the work or walk you through the process so that you may maintain the tree on your own, if that is your desire. We have many people who like to prune their fruit trees themselves and just need guidance on how to get started.

Sylvia

 

[Urban Forester]

I would like to encourage you not to haphazardly spray without knowing exactly what you are dealing with or trying to accomplish.
Sylvia

Absolutely!!! Some products have pre-harvest intervals as much as 90 days. In other words fruit should'nt be eaten for 90 days AFTER an application. In jpeg 1-3 I saw a lesion from cedar-apple rust, also apple scab was evident, both foliar diseases and not ANYWHERE near a level I would recommend treatment for. Older apple trees are very prone to decay and for the most part it's not a problem. The tree continues to functuion well. I agree that an arborist would be a VERY wise move in determining the health and viable structure of these trees.

 

[lonetcrystal]

Apple Tree

The plants require a good deal of moisture, but no standing water that will damage the tree. Another part of apple tree care is proper pruning. Pruning an apple tree involves not only pruning branches and foliage, but also thinning out the fruit. Proper pruning of any fruit tree is essential to producing a strong enough frame to bear plentiful fruit. It is important to note that apple trees will often produce more fruit than the branches can support, and the excess must be removed manually to prevent broken limbs.
Pruning apple trees improves the tree's vigor and fruit production. Pests such as these require cover sprays on the foliage and developing fruit during the growing season.
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Lonet

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[appalachianarbo]

Lonet - Welcome to AS.

Generally, when we post advice, we either use our own words or cite our source. It was evident from the format of your response that it was copied and pasted, so I looked for your source.

Although your information is correct in a vague way, a more appropriate and honest response would have been:

"Here's what I found from aboutappletrees.com -
The plants require a good deal of moisture, but no standing water that will damage the tree. Another part of apple tree care is proper pruning. Pruning an apple tree involves not only pruning branches and foliage, but also thinning out the fruit. Proper pruning of any fruit tree is essential to producing a strong enough frame to bear plentiful fruit. It is important to note that apple trees will often produce more fruit than the branches can support, and the excess must be removed manually to prevent broken limbs.
Pruning apple trees improves the tree's vigor and fruit production. Pests such as these require cover sprays on the foliage and developing fruit during the growing season."

Then again, maybe you're just advertising your seo site...