Apricots

One of the most significant diseases to attack apricots in the southwestern United States, is apricot cotton root rot, also referred to as apricot Texas root rot, due to the prevalence of the disease in that state. Cotton root rot…

Image by University of Georgia Plant Pathology, Bugwood.org Root knot nematodes are tiny, parasitic roundworms that live in the soil, where they feed on the roots of at least 2,000 different plant species,…

Image by Clemson University - USDA Cooperative Ext Slide Series, Bugwood.org Peach scab on apricots results from the fungus Cladosporium carpophilum. It also affects nectarines, plums, and peaches. Most…

Image by Andreas-Semerad Waterlogging is exactly what it sounds like. Waterlogged apricot trees are generally planted in poorly drained soil which leaves roots soaked and drowning. Waterlogged apricot roots…

Image by alexeyrumyantsev Ah, fruit trees– gardeners everywhere plant them with such hope, but more often than not, new fruit tree owners are disappointed and underwhelmed when they discover their efforts…

Image by Howard Ponneso While apricot trees generally have few pest or disease issues, they are notable for dropping immature fruit– that is apricot fruit not ripe falling from the tree. If you are lucky…

Image by despotodstiga Apricots are fruits that can be grown by anyone. The trees are easy to keep and beautiful, no matter the season. Not only do they produce golden apricot fruits, but their leaves are…

Stone fruit yellows of apricots is a disease caused by phytoplasmas, previously known as mycoplasma-like organisms. Apricot yellows can cause significant, even disastrous loss in fruit yields. The apricot phytoplasma, Candidatus…

Image by Andreas-Semerad Apricots are little juicy gems you can eat in about two bites. Growing a couple apricot trees in your backyard orchard is not difficult and can provide you with an abundant annual…

Image by JPC-PROD Ah, the glorious apricot harvest. We wait much of the growing season for the sweet, golden blushed fruits. Apricots are known for their delicacy and are, therefore, harvested before fully…