What should I used to save my fruit trees

Damhah

Hello,

My fruit trees look like they're infected with something or multiple things, what can I use to save them.

Thank you

AnniD

*Bump* 

Dovefromabove

Can we see a photo of the whole tree please?

What sort of soil are they planted in?

Are they in containers?

How long have you had them?

Dovefromabove

Ah I’ve just found an earlier thread that answers some of those questions. 

https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1031492/where-do-i-position-my-bird-house#latest

So my next question is, how often and how much do you water them?

Can you see any aphids on the young growth?

Damhah

Every day a little bit of water, if I know it's raining I don't.

I can't see any pests

I planted them 2 years ago

Dovefromabove

How much is ‘a little bit’?

It’s  better to give them a good soak two or three times a week than a little every day. A little water encourages the roots to stay near the surface where they are prone to drying out ... you need them to push their roots down deep so they need lots of water. 

I would give them a bucket full for each tree, three times a week from now until September ... maybe every day if we get a hot spell. Water even if it’s rained that day, unless it’s been torrential. Raised beds dry out very quickly. 

I think that the trees are struggling because they are thirsty.  As well as being in raised beds with limited root space they are having to compete with other plants close around them. 

Damhah

Thank you very much, I will try this now 😊