How to stop fruit tree disease from spreading?

[muzza_niko]

Some of our leaves are getting Red, can someone please share what we can Click & Collect from Bunnings, that can stop it from spreading.

    

[MitchellMc]

Hi @muzza_niko,

That appears like some type of fungal infection, usually treated by removing and disposing of the affected leaves in your rubbish bin and spraying the plant and surrounding soil with a copper-based fungicide like Yates 250g Leaf Curl Spray.

Let me mention @Noelle to see if she can confirm.

Mitchell

[Noelle]

Hi @muzza_niko 

Looks like Mitchell has diagnosed your problem and given you a solution as well. Because it seems to be on just one section currently, get on to it asap. 

The shoots and leaves are all quite tightly packed which reduces air circulation and potentially increases the risk of fungal diseases spreading. You may need to thin the shoots/leaves out a bit by removing some where they are very densely packed.

Also check undersides of leaves for possible insect attack as well. Maybe an eco Oil application a week or so after the copper spray would be of assistance.