AusBonsai

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.
How can i prevent this for next time, & is this deadly to my tree?

Petra have you sprayed or used a different fert than usual
mick

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.

Pup

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.