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Pits could be due to a number of things. Your fruits may not be getting a consistent supply of water. They may also be getting too much nitrogen.

It is possible that this is scab which is described in the article above. Your best bet is to take a sample to your local Extension Office for proper identification. Once the exact problem is identified, it will be easier to come up with a solution.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

My apples have pit marks on them seems to be getting worse every year.Can mites do this.my pears have the same problem

-- Contributed by: Ken Kegley

Too much rain will prevent apple blossoms from being properly pollinated. This can result in apples falling off the trees early because they form fewer seeds. You probably won't lose the tree, but you may not have much of a harvest this year. You'll just have to hope for better weather next year.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

I live about 9,000 feet and have a braeburn apple tree. This is the first year that my tree is having problems. All of the fruit fell off before they were fully grown and all of the leaves have turned dark brown and died on the outside of the tree. We have had a lot of rain this year which is unusual for our area. I don't want to loose my tree does anyone have any ideas.

-- Contributed by: Annie Erickson

That sounds great Frank. I look forward to learning what they have to say.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Thank you, Kathleen. There is an extension office about two miles from our home. I'll give you feedback on what I find out.

-- Contributed by: Frank McDermott

Frank,

This could be Cedar Apple Rust but it's hard to say without seeing the tree. I recommend that you call your local Extension Office and see if someone can come out and take a look. If not, you can probably take them a sample (a small branch with leaves attached) and they can identify the problem there.

To treat rust you will need to spray with a fungicide. However, accurate identification is important before you begin any treatment.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Last month I bought a Golden Delicious Apple tree from a local nursery. I don't know how old it is, but it is about 7ft tall and the lower branches are about 5ft in diameter. About a week ago I noticed multiple light green to yellow spots with a brown center on all the leaves, about 1/8 inch in diameter. Otherwise the tree looks very healthy and is growing fast. A leaf about the size of my index and middle fingers side by side has about 20 spots, with 10 each on both sides of the leaf's main vein and none on the vein. Can you help me "save" this tree?

-- Contributed by: Frank McDermott

Hi Stan,

There are a few reason why your tree may not be flowering this year. One could be over pruning. If you have pruned too much, this will prevent it from producing flowers and fruit because the fruiting buds are removed.

There are also some types of apple tree that will only fruit every other year. If your tree did well last year, it may be taking a break this year.

Because I don't know what types of apple tree you have, this is as specific as I can get. I hope you are able to figure out which fits your tree the best.

Another problem could be too much nitrogen in your soil.

Pollination (or lack of pollination) may also prevent your apple tree from blossoming. If you had a tree, or one was close by, that provided pollination and it is now gone, this might be your problem.

-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

My apple tree is about 5 years old. Last year I had plenty of blossoms on the tree. This year I was lucky to have 2 dozen. I counted 8 apples on the tree. What might have caused less blossoms this year?

Thank you,

Stan

-- Contributed by: Stan Boule
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