Peach trees have short life for many reasons humans must account for. many
issues of peaches such as pruning and fertilizing is he

Many peach tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.

Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20..._planting.html

Improper Mulching -
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html

Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning

Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist
www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
will give them understanding.


"Sheldon" wrote in message
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On Jun 25, 12:26?pm, "Tom J" wrote:
Henley Birder wrote:

Hi Don, ?My location is Henley-on-Thames. ?I don't know the species,
but it has been suggested could be a peach or cherry tree(?).
Thanks
for the info.

If it's either of those, it's time to plant a new tree. Both of those
have relatively short lives.

Peach trees will produce about 20 years and are relatively short
lived, but cherry trees can live and produce well over 100 years. But
regardless, from that picture that tree's bark doesn't look like any
cherry or peach I've ever seen... I seriously doubt it's any kind of
stone fruit.