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Posted by Jangchub on June 22, 2008, 11:13 pm
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On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:12:35 -0400, "symplastless"
>Improper pruning starts many life threatening situations for the symplast of
>peaches. Improper mulching sets the stage for other issues that result in
>the effects you have acquired. All of the pesticides in the world will not
>fix problems associated with improper planting, fertilizing and pruning for
>peach trees.
>You also probably suffer from troubles in the rhizosphere.
>http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html
>
>1. What elements have you added to the tree?
>2. Can you provide some pictures of the pruning cuts on the trees?
>3. Did you prune the woody roots on the trees before planting?
>4. Did you plant the tree at the depth the woody roots are coming off the
>trunk?
>5. Was there wounds on the trunk when you bought the tree?
>
>Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
>Sensitive.
>
>Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
>http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/T/tree_planting.html
>
>Improper Mulching -
>http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html
>
>Improper Pruning
>http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning
>
>Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
>http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html
>
>Tree Farming and Related Problems
>http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/
>
>Troubles in the Rhizosphere
>http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html
>
>Sincerely,
>John A. Keslick, Jr.
>Consulting Tree Biologist
>www.treedictionary.com
>Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
>Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
>that we are not the boss.
>Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
>will give them understanding.
>> On Sat, 21 Jun 2008 13:39:01 -0700 (PDT), beecrofter
>>
>>>> Our peach tree, suited for our area, has not produced healthy fruit in
>>>> three years. This year I gave it one more chance. I thinned the
>>>> fruits early, pruned properly, cleaned up the area beneath the tree,
>>>> fertilized it at the proper time and the fruit has the clear gunk on
>>>> them, as well as it oozing out of the tree limbs. The fruit is not
>>>> getting larger and is mishapen. At what point would you cut the tree
>>>> down and plant another on the other side of the property?
>>>
>>>do a google search using the word "Gummosis" it will explain your tree
>>>problem
>>
>> The gum exudate is not amber colored, but clear and I can't find any
>> obvious cankers. I also have or had the last two years a problem with
>> brown rot. Most peaches had worms near the stone (these are free
>> stone 'Dixieland' variety).
>>
>> I have another spot where I can plant another tree so I'll do that
>> this coming February. Too much problems with this and I have no
>> intention on treating it if it requires fungicides. It may even be
>> better to plant one out back where the animals in the yard live so
>> they will stay back there and eat the fruit which falls, instead of
>> coming onto the pool deck to eat the falling fruit. I hate to pick up
>> the falling fruit because the butterflies get drunk on those rotten
>> peaches! Particlarly the Red Admirals.
>
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