peach tree help!

[jojo]

Hi,

I have noticed some problems with my peach trees and need help diagnosing them. (I am in Austin, Texas) I just recently moved into this house and do not have any prior experience with peach trees.

Peach tree #1: This tree has spotted leaves on the south side only.

also has 2 tiny blooms...wonder why? Very bright and deep pink.

Peach Tree #2: This tree has withering bunches of leaves in various places.

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, jojo (p.s. the for sale items are still for sale)

[Iris Cohen]

The leaf spotting is probably a fungus. You need to contact your local extension agent, because the right spray and timing differ in various parts of the country. The other trees seem to be suffering from malnutrition & lack of water, probably exacerbated by the heat. Make sure your trees are well fed & well watered and you will be more successful. Iris, Central NY, Zone 5a, Sunset Zone 40 "If we see light at the end of the tunnel, It's the light of the oncoming train." Robert Lowell (1917-1977)

[sherwindu]

I go along with the analysis on the first tree. On the second tree, it is suspicious that the problem is not equally distributed to all the branches. Examine the branches connected to the distressed leaves and look for small hemispherical holes and possibly some sawdust around them. That would indicate borers. There are various chemical ways to fight them, but first determine what exactly is the problem.

Sherw> them. (I am in Austin, Texas)