Apple plant problem
Last post 27-06-2012 2:40 PM by seven11. 3 replies.
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26/06/2012 05:04 PM
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- seven11
- cornwall
- 11 May 2012
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Hello. I have a couple of Cripps Pink apple plants that I have cultivated from seed. (I am under no illusions about getting fruit from them!). They are both thriving in my conservatory, being about 9" - 10" high at present. However a few of the leaves on one of them have developed one or two tiny brown patches around the leaf edges, and these leaves are curling downwards and under, forming a cylindrical shape. Can anyone suggest what is causing this, and a possible solution? Many thanks.
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26/06/2012 05:37 PM
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- Haze
- West Sussex
- 25 Jan 2010
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Hi, often when a leaf forms a cylindrical shape it means some small beastie is using it as a home! Some organic bug spray may be in order as the trees aren't likely to be visited by birds wanting some lunch. Apple seedlings will usually turn into fruiting trees if you are patient and live long enough! Only they won't be the same as the parent, too many apple genes flying around in the seed for that.
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26/06/2012 10:20 PM
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- 07 Nov 2006
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Hi seven 11.
I would tend to agree with Haze. There are a few pests that get the protection of the leaf around them. If the leaf is showing signs of dying. I'd suggest you remove said leaf and destroy it. Taking into acount the size and accomadation of your seedlings. I would quite honestly, be a bit reluctant to using chemicals. Although most garden chemicals marketed today are very weak. The dilution rate for your specimens would probably serve no purpose.
Mike.
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27/06/2012 02:40 PM
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- seven11
- cornwall
- 11 May 2012
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Many thanks, folks. I did check the `inside` of the leaves but there was no obvious traces of unwanted livestock. However, I have removed the offending leaves and have moved the plants to a different location, well away from any other plants.I shall be avidly watching for any recurrence. Thanks again.
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