Is my apple tree diseased? Please advise!

6 years ago

Can anyone tell me if my newly planted Fuji apple tree is diseased? I’ve done a bit of research, and my best guess would be apple scab (?) based on the brown spots on the leaves. There are also these light spots going up the trunk (see pics). I’ve never grown an apple tree before so I can’t tell if any of this is an actual problem or not. It’s possible I’m overreacting because the tree is really important to me. I planted it as a memorial for my dog Hercules who died last week. Fuji apples were his all time favorite snack. Anyway, I’m open to all and any advice! Zone 9a. Thank you.

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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)

6 years ago

There is absolutely nothing wrong with your tree! You are overreacting a tad but that is to be expected from a new apple tree mother :-) Just keep an eye on it and make sure it has plenty of water....it should be just fine.

Sorry for the loss of your pet. What a great - and tasty - memorial!

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Natalie C
Original Author
6 years ago
Ok cool, thank you so much. I feel like I can relax now that I’ve had someone with garden knowledge confirm that my tree is fine!
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krnuttle
6 years ago
While it is difficult to judge distances from your pictures, there is something wrong with your tree. It is too close to the fence. While small now, it will grow into a tree with a crown that is at least 10' in diameter. It looks like when the tree reaches a spread of about 6' it will be in the fence. At their growth rate this will be in a couple of years.
floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
6 years ago
The spots on the trunk are lenticels. Google them.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
6 years ago
second pic... why are all those leaves off the tree???

did they fall off due to transplant stress??? .. did you plant it fully leafed out ...

how are you watering.. and how are you verifying there is sufficient water at root depth ...

was the tree potted when you got it ... did you bare root it ... or did you plant the whole gob of potting media ?? .. what is your native soil ... and does it properly drain???

i hope you didnt pick them off because you thought there was a problem ... every leaf is a food making machine.. to grow the roots.. to get your new tree established ... so its usually best to leave all the leaves on ... even if slightly damaged.. they can still process sunshine into food ... btw.. its stressed.. fert is not a proper response at this time....

frankly.. it still looks pretty good.. just perfect watering .. and hope for the best .. and try not to love it to death ...

if you move it right now .... you will stress it further.. but sometimes you gotta do.. what you gotta do ... if you could rig up some shade for a week or two.. after the move... it will help reduce stress related to the replanting ....

i would not expect an actual crop on the tree for 2 or 3 years ... it needs to grow the roots ... to support the crop ... it might work out faster in your zone... but if you expect such.. and it comes in sooner... then you will be happy ... lol .... rather than worrying when it doesnt happen ....

ken

https://sites.google.com/site/tnarboretum/Home/planting-a-tree-or-shrub
rwiegand
6 years ago
In my experience all apple trees are diseased. Nevertheless they produce bushels of apples for 100 or more years.
Kevin Reilly
6 years ago
It’s a healthy tree. It can be pruned away from fence as it grows
Natalie C
Original Author
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Thanks everyone for the advice. I appreciate it! I’m just going to leave it where it is, make sure it gets adequate water, and prune it later. Thanks again!