My peach tree had bad leaf curl and I left the leaves alone and they fell off on their own. So I wouldn't worry about it.

If its minor I remove them. That gets the stuff out of the orchard so it won't come back next year.

Scott

carla- my experience has been that once you see that first leaf curl- there aint a thing on earth you can do to stop the spread for this year.

hopefully things will be different for you. let us know.

I guess I wasn't very clear--will it help prevent the spread of leaf curl NEXT YEAR to remove this year's crop of curled leaves?
Some experts say yes, some say it makes no difference whatsoever, and I was wondering if anyone has noticed a difference one way or the other.

I know once this year's leaves are curled, they are permanently infected.

Thanks!

Carla in Sac

I have not noticed any difference. Spraying next year will prevent the problem, no matter how good or bad this year has been. A bad case that causes a complete tree releaf this year will weaken the tree and I would do my best to keep the tree well cared for. Al