sudden death of apricot
"Victoria Clare" wrote in message
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Planted last spring from a pot. Sunny spot, reasonably sheltered, very
slightly acid soil with plenty of compost mulch. About four feet tall.
Had a little blossom last year, leaves were healthy.
This year, no sign of leaf or bloom, young twigs shrivelling and bark
seems
to be drying up.
I think it's had it, though there is still green under the bark lower
down.
What could this be?
I can make no guess yet, but stone-fruits need a neutral to alkaline
soil. You Tamar Valley soil should be suitable and was originally famed for
its stone-fruits.
Best Wishes Brian
I' ve noticed some of my new raspberry canes are a bit blighted looking in
places, and my fig tree (south wall, very sunny) has also died right back
and is growing new branches from about 2 feet up.
Not sure if this is the same thing, but I mention it justincase.
All guesses much appreciated.
Victoria
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gardening on a north-facing hill
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