Apricot tree dying?

KathyG · 13th December 2009, 03:27 AM

Last summer our Apricot tree's leaves changed color but never fell off. It is now winter and there is snow all around the tree and the leaves still have not dropped. Is the tree dead?

pcarborist · 18th December 2009, 11:25 PM

Kathy, I live just outside SLC and we got hit with an unseasonable snowstorm on Sept. 30th (about 12" at my house). This was followed by plummeting temperatures (lows around 20o). This weather event coincided and interfered with abscission. Our aspen tree's leaves this year turned brown rather than a deep gold and many stayed on for longer than normal periods. I suspect what you're seeing with your apricot is abiotic.

kieren · 1st January 2010, 01:09 PM

stirmantrees · 1st January 2010, 01:56 PM

ive been told when leaves dont fall off its a bad sign. We see it in Florida when some trees die suddenly and the leaves just like stay on the tree for months sometimes. its crazy, and somewhat rare, but it does happen.
are you able to break some smaller branches or scrape the twigs to see if there is life in the branches? You should see green when you scrape it.

i think kieren wants you to take a pic.

its always nice in this particular forum.

13th December 2009, 03:27 AM	#1
KathyG I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Reno, nevada Posts: 1	Apricot tree dying? Last summer our Apricot tree's leaves changed color but never fell off. It is now winter and there is snow all around the tree and the leaves still have not dropped. Is the tree dead?

18th December 2009, 11:25 PM	#2
pcarborist Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PC Posts: 176	Re: Apricot tree dying? Kathy, I live just outside SLC and we got hit with an unseasonable snowstorm on Sept. 30th (about 12" at my house). This was followed by plummeting temperatures (lows around 20o). This weather event coincided and interfered with abscission. Our aspen tree's leaves this year turned brown rather than a deep gold and many stayed on for longer than normal periods. I suspect what you're seeing with your apricot is abiotic. __________________ parkcityarborist

1st January 2010, 01:09 PM	#3
kieren Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Adelaide Posts: 104	Re: Apricot tree dying?

1st January 2010, 01:56 PM	#4
stirmantrees Mature tree Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: oviedo, fl Posts: 469	Re: Apricot tree dying? ive been told when leaves dont fall off its a bad sign. We see it in Florida when some trees die suddenly and the leaves just like stay on the tree for months sometimes. its crazy, and somewhat rare, but it does happen. are you able to break some smaller branches or scrape the twigs to see if there is life in the branches? You should see green when you scrape it. i think kieren wants you to take a pic. its always nice in this particular forum.

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