fall is on the trees.. time for the leaves to shut down.. and fall off ...

one has been slowing down properly for a month.. as you note..

i wonder why the others are in fast growth phase ... plants need to garden off before winter.. not grow lushly ...

you might want to check in the fruit forum ... as well as mentioning where you are

ken

The fact they stopped growing is not a concern. The leaf damage, however, could be apple scab.

tj

Apple Scab usually only appears in the spring and there needs to be old, infected leaves around to spread the fungus. I would 1) talk with the horticultural agent at my state universities Cooperative Extension Service office about this and then 2) talk with the nursery where these trees were purchased about replacing diseased trees.

Spots and Dots...It's fungus you gots! The time to treat leaves is before you see the spots. Fungicides work best by preventing and protecting new growth. Here is a link to information from penn state.

http://extension.psu.edu/plants/gardening/fphg

It is a great, free online book called Fruit Production for the Home Gardener. But of course it is written for Pennsylvania gardeners. Maybe your climate is similar.

Contact your local office of your state universities Cooperative Extension Service and they will be able to help you more than anyone here can.

Here is a link that might be useful: USDA Cooperative Extension

You should look at the book, kimmsr. Your extension may not have one for your area. It has so much information that can be applied. As a master gardener volunteer for my cooperative extension, I often send out or quote other state's materials.

It is always a great idea to contact your county office. Sometimes people don't like the solution to their problem though! and by the way, where do you live, original poster?

I live in northwestern Illinois.