What is Peach leaf curl?
It is a common fungal disease that affects peach trees and other members of the Prunus genus. It is caused by the fungus Taphrina deformans. This disease typically manifests as distorted, reddish-purple leaves with puckering and curling.
How can I treat it?:
As of now (April/Early Spring) it is too late to eliminate this problem. Thankfully, the damage is primarily cosmetic and will not harm your tree though you may lose a few leaves. However, you could apply a foliar spray with a gentle natural fertilizer like our Seaweed Extract by Grow More to help encourage new growth and help your tree grow healthier leaves.
The best way to treat Leaf Curl would be to prevent it from happening in the first place with a copper based fungicide like our Liqui-Cop in combination with the Horticultural Oil both by Monterey.
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