How to revive newly planted apricot tree?

[perth9223]

Hi all,

I am relatively new to gardening and certainly not an expert. I planted my first apricot tree a few months ago (bare root), and it all looked pretty good, it started growing leaves, but recently it lost almost all of them. The remaining look like this:

What could this be? Is this some sort of a disease? 

Thanks in advance!

[perth9223]

Hi all,

I need some advice again. I don’t think the apricot tree is doing well. It hasn’t produced any new leaves or shown any signs of growth for at least 1.5 months, and its leaves look unhealthy.I think we’re watering it well now, and it usually gets some Seasol too. Could it be a fungal / pest issue? Thanks in advance 

[JacobZ]

Hi @perth9223,

The holes in the leaves could certainly be evidence of pests.

Can you see any small insects anywhere on the plant? They might only come out at night, so checking the plant at night is a good idea.

We would need to identify what they are to treat them, but an application of Multicrop EcoPest Oil Insect Spray would cause minimal harm and will protect against a variety of pests.

Allow me to tag @mich1972 and @Noelle for their thoughts.

Jacob

[Noelle]

Hi @perth9223 

While it may be pest attack, in my humble opinion it looks more like neglect - lack of water and/or too much competition by surrounding plants for available moisture. Ensure it has a deep soak at least twice a week over the warmer months and perhaps increase the space around the trunk a little by removing some of the competing plants. Seasol or similar tonic once a fortnight may assist but it won't fix the damage that's already occurred on the leaves.