I planted a dwarf apricot last year. Although the tree has not given
fruit, it has thrived - until last week. I looked at the tree on
Monday, and it looked alive and healthy. On Wednesday, every leaf was
drooping. It is now Sunday, and the leaves are still drooping although
none have dropped yet. The leaves are not dry to the touch - they are
still quite moist. I live in the Dallas area, and the only recent
change for this tree is that we had quite a bit of rain early in the
week.

Does anyone have ideas about what the problem might be?



Thanks!

foofoo wrote:

I planted a dwarf apricot last year. Although the tree has not given
fruit, it has thrived - until last week. I looked at the tree on
Monday, and it looked alive and healthy. On Wednesday, every leaf was
drooping. It is now Sunday, and the leaves are still drooping although
none have dropped yet. The leaves are not dry to the touch - they are
still quite moist. I live in the Dallas area, and the only recent
change for this tree is that we had quite a bit of rain early in the
week.

Does anyone have ideas about what the problem might be?

Too much rain can be a problem is there is poor drainage of the soil.
Test the soil about 6 or so inches below ground. If overly moist, do not
water. If poor drainage is a problem, try a gradual ammending of the soil
around the drip line with coarse sand and mulch. The tree may also have
developed a disease like fireblight, for which there is no good cure other
than
pruning out the bad areas. Also check for insect attack like borer holes in
the
trunk. Borers can be treated with chemicals.

Sherwin D.



Thanks!