Silver leaf

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Silver leaf

Post by Petra »

hi guys,
noticed the peach tree leaves gone somewhat silver looking, about a week ago & now they are falling. :(
Pictures show both front and back of the leaves. Never before seen this, please anyone, what could this be. :lost: :lost:
How can i prevent this for next time, :reading: & is this deadly to my tree?
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Petra have you sprayed or used a different fert than usual
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Re: Silver leaf

Post by Pup »

:gday: Petra, you have of late experienced, much higher rain fall that normal! have you not. It could be some form of leaf mould, or even a rust ( anthracnose ).

None chemical treatment is to cut off the leaves.

Chemical use Zineb or a copper hydroxide mancozeb.

The other possibility is sooty mould are there lots of Ants around? They are feeding of the honey dew which is causing the mould a good spray of water will get rid of the pests and the ants. You will however have to watch for re infestation.

I hope this has been of some help.

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Re: Silver leaf

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Thanks Pup, & Mick.
There are no ants around pup. I gave the plant a good spray with the hose and Just more leaves droped off. If i get any spray for it, it just may be a waste. I wonder if i should wait till next season to fix the problem.What do you all think :?:

And Mick, no the fertilizer hasnt been changed. :lost:
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