anyone have peach trees with these leaves

[imgrowing]

 

[imgrowing]

i screwed up the text. trees a few years old and every year this happens.
i'm thinking fungus or virus but i'm just guessing.
any help with this?

 

[Bobcat.Branch]

Gemini says:

Based on the appearance of the distorted and thickened leaves with a reddish or purplish discoloration, the most likely diagnosis for this picture of peach tree leaves is Peach Leaf Curl, which is caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans.

Here's why:

* Distorted and thickened leaves: This is a hallmark symptom of Peach Leaf Curl. The fungus causes abnormal cell growth, leading to the characteristic puckering and curling.

* Reddish/purplish discoloration: The infected areas often develop a reddish or purplish hue, which is also typical of Peach Leaf Curl.

* Time of year: Peach Leaf Curl is most prominent in the spring as new leaves emerge during cool, wet weather, which favors fungal growth.

While the other options were provided, they are less likely based on the visual evidence:

* Aphids: Aphids are small insects that typically cause leaf curling and distortion, but they are usually visible on the underside of the leaves. The image doesn't clearly show any insect presence. Aphid damage also tends to be more of a curling or rolling of the leaf rather than the thick, puckered appearance seen here.

* Pearleaf blister mite: Pearleaf blister mites primarily affect pear trees, not peach trees. They cause small, raised blisters on the leaves that eventually turn brown or black. The symptoms in the image don't match this description.

* Peach leaf disease: This is a very general term. Peach Leaf Curl is a specific fungal disease of peach leaves.
Therefore, the most accurate diagnosis is Peach Leaf Curl (Taphrina deformans).

To confirm this diagnosis and get advice on management, it would be best to consult with a local agricultural extension office or a certified arborist. They can provide specific recommendations for your region.

 

[Bobcat.Branch]

Gemini 2.5 pro says:

Based on the image, the symptoms on the Peachtree branch strongly suggest Peach Leaf Curl.

Here's a breakdown of the diagnosis:

* Symptoms: The leaves are thickened, puckered, curled, and distorted. They also show discoloration, appearing yellowish and reddish-brown, which are classic signs of this disease.

* Cause: Peach Leaf Curl is a fungal disease caused by Taphrina deformans.

* Timing: This disease typically appears in the spring as new leaves emerge. The fungus infects the buds in cool, wet weather.

Other Possibilities Mentioned (Less Likely as Primary Cause):

* Aphids: While aphids can cause some leaf curling and distortion as they feed, they usually don't cause the pronounced thickening and reddish discoloration seen here. You would also typically see the insects themselves, often clustered on new growth or the undersides of leaves.

* Pearleaf Blister Mite: This is less common on peaches and typically causes blistering rather than the uniform thickening and curling shown.

Conclusion:
The visual evidence points quite clearly to Peach Leaf Curl (Taphrina deformans).

Management:
* Prevention is Key: Treatment is primarily preventative. Fungicide sprays need to be applied during the dormant season (late fall after leaf drop or late winter/early spring before buds begin to swell). Once symptoms appear on the leaves, spraying is ineffective for the current season's infection.

* Current Season: You can remove the affected leaves to reduce the amount of fungal spores for next year, although this won't cure the current infection. Ensure the tree has adequate water and nutrients to help it recover and push out new, healthy growth later in the season.
For a definitive diagnosis, especially if you need specific treatment recommendations, consulting a local agricultural extension office or certified arborist is always a good idea.

 

[Grownsince95]

Gemini 2.5 pro says:

Based on the image, the symptoms on the Peachtree branch strongly suggest Peach Leaf Curl.

Here's a breakdown of the diagnosis:

* Symptoms: The leaves are thickened, puckered, curled, and distorted. They also show discoloration, appearing yellowish and reddish-brown, which are classic signs of this disease.

* Cause: Peach Leaf Curl is a fungal disease caused by Taphrina deformans.

* Timing: This disease typically appears in the spring as new leaves emerge. The fungus infects the buds in cool, wet weather.

Other Possibilities Mentioned (Less Likely as Primary Cause):

* Aphids: While aphids can cause some leaf curling and distortion as they feed, they usually don't cause the pronounced thickening and reddish discoloration seen here. You would also typically see the insects themselves, often clustered on new growth or the undersides of leaves.

* Pearleaf Blister Mite: This is less common on peaches and typically causes blistering rather than the uniform thickening and curling shown.

Conclusion:
The visual evidence points quite clearly to Peach Leaf Curl (Taphrina deformans).

Management:
* Prevention is Key: Treatment is primarily preventative. Fungicide sprays need to be applied during the dormant season (late fall after leaf drop or late winter/early spring before buds begin to swell). Once symptoms appear on the leaves, spraying is ineffective for the current season's infection.

* Current Season: You can remove the affected leaves to reduce the amount of fungal spores for next year, although this won't cure the current infection. Ensure the tree has adequate water and nutrients to help it recover and push out new, healthy growth later in the season.
For a definitive diagnosis, especially if you need specific treatment recommendations, consulting a local agricultural extension office or certified arborist is always a good idea.

I was gonna say just add some cal/mag lol

 

[imgrowing]

I was gonna say just add some cal/mag lol

and adjust the VPH because calmag and VPH are the cause and cure of every issue. lol
and yes i think peach leaf curl also.

 

[Oldchucky]

I’ve got a peach tree with it! Never treated it! The tree is slowly dying from the bottom up! Probably got a year or two left! I think you’re supposed to treat it with some kind of copper stuff!

 

[Putthataway]

Does that citrus disease carry over from citrus to the peach?

 

[Oldchucky]

Does that citrus disease carry over from citrus to the peach?

Don’t see any references to citrus in this post, so don’t really know what you mean! I’m not familiar with citrus diseases! Just my poor dying, Peachtree!

 

[imgrowing]

I’ve got a peach tree with it! Never treated it! The tree is slowly dying from the bottom up! Probably got a year or two left! I think you’re supposed to treat it with some kind of copper stuff!

yes copper stuff, but only after leaves fall off in fall and then again in spring before they bud is what i've learned so far.
MMM buds
gotta go

 

[Oldchucky]

Yeah, you have to spray them when they’re dormant! Here is a pic of mine! The foliage is pretty much confined to the top of the tree now! And leaves are still showing symptoms! That entire left dead branch is a victim! There

should be in another section of it going off from the Y that died back! And a lot of the small laterals even up where the leaves are are dead or dying! And the bark and the trunk of the tree Looks about as unhealthy as you can get! There’s some buds up top and I will get some peaches off of it, but nothing like if it was a healthy tree! Untreated it doesn’t just go away! I think having it where the sprinklers got it wet every day kind of contributed to it! It’s almost like some kind of slow, moving fusarium!

 

[Oldchucky]

If your tree was just put in and it still almost a sapling, I would even consider removing it and getting another one and putting it somewhere else! I think the curl fungus even over winters on the ground and can get splashed or blown up onto the tree by the wind and then it’s off to the races! And keep in mind that copper sulfate use in excess and over a long period of time is a serious pollution hazard for the ground underneath! Heavy metal type shit! Probably why you don’t spray that on anything that might make it to the table! Definitely not good to be ingesting any of it!