Peach tree problems

charley · September 17, 2021

Planted a peach tree about 5 years ago it produced peaches at first but they would crack and waisted now my tree don't even try to produce and red and clear sap is pouring out of the bark.what causes this and how do I fix???? I want 🍑 peaches

VirginiaClay · September 17, 2021

It's called "gummosis," so if you google that you'll get lots of info. Often this is caused by "peach tree canker," a fungus called cyclospora, and the only treatment is to carefully prune away and cut out all the infected wood. If the infection is severe, it's probably too late and you'll have to remove the tree. Or it could be borers -- do you see any evidence of ground-up wood/frass under the sap? If it's borers, you could spray.

September 17, 2021	#1
charley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: copperas cove TEXAS Posts: 637	Peach tree problems Planted a peach tree about 5 years ago it produced peaches at first but they would crack and waisted now my tree don't even try to produce and red and clear sap is pouring out of the bark.what causes this and how do I fix???? I want 🍑 peaches __________________ Great minds discuss ideas;average minds discuss events;small minds discuss people

September 17, 2021	#2
VirginiaClay Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 140	It's called "gummosis," so if you google that you'll get lots of info. Often this is caused by "peach tree canker," a fungus called cyclospora, and the only treatment is to carefully prune away and cut out all the infected wood. If the infection is severe, it's probably too late and you'll have to remove the tree. Or it could be borers -- do you see any evidence of ground-up wood/frass under the sap? If it's borers, you could spray.