camelhive
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Location: Northern California

Dealing with Peach Leaf Curl

Hi,

I've got a new "Fruit Salad" tree, which has 5 grafted stone fruits (nectarine, 2 kinds of peaches, plum and apricot). I got it a month ago, and only now noticed what appears to be Peach Leaf Curl. (see photos below).

I've seen several preventive remedies, including copper soap fungicide ([url]https://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/peachleafcurl/peachleafcurl.htm[/url]) and Horsetail Tea (https://plantclinic.cornell.edu/FactSheets/peachleafcurl/peachleafcurl.htm), but these should be applied at the fall, and I wanted your input on what to do at this time:

* Only a few leaves (10) seem affected - should I leave them on the tree or remove them? Should I let the fungi live through and spread itself further before I treat it at the fall?
* Should I remove any budding fruits on the tree?

Suggestions and opinions are welcome, thanks!

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