{"id":4401,"date":"2023-04-02T16:45:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T15:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/?p=4401"},"modified":"2023-04-02T16:45:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T15:45:02","slug":"why-are-the-leaves-on-my-apple-tree-curling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.branchthetree.com\/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-apple-tree-curling\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are the leaves on my apple tree curling?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The leaves on my apple tree are curling because of the suckers that are growing on the tree. The suckers are taking away the nutrients from the leaves, causing them to curl. I need to remove the suckers so that the leaves can get the nutrients they need.<\/p>\n

The leaves on my apple tree are curling because of the high temperatures and lack of water.<\/p>\n

How do you treat leaf curl on an apple tree? <\/h2>\n

If you think your young apple tree’s leaves are being curled by the apple leaf curling midge, trim off all the infected leaves and branches and dispose of them properly. A burn pit is a good way to get rid of these pests.<\/p>\n

Leaf curl can be caused by a few different things, the most common being transplant shock or not enough\/too much water. If you’re transplanting on a hot, sunny day, be sure to give your plant plenty of water so it doesn’t go into shock. Also, be mindful of how much water your plant is getting – too little or too much can both cause leaf curl.<\/p>\n

How do you treat fruit tree leaf curls <\/h3>\n