Powdery Mildew is a white spotted fungus, which can attack Apple Fruit Salad Trees. Treating Powdery Mildew is a simple process and your multi Apple tree can get back to producing different and delectable fruit in no time! Here's a complete guide to treating Powdery Mildew on your Apple Fruit Salad Tree.
Powdery mildew is a prevalent fungal disease which forms a white powdery cover on the apple tree. It flourishes in humid mild conditions (with no rain), especially in shady spots with little air circulation and damp conditions.
Check if your Apple Fruit Salad Tree has white powdery coverings on buds, shoots, leaves and fruit. If the buds are affected the leaves may develop abnormally, appear brittle and curled. They may also drop prematurely. On red skinned Apples, symptoms are easy to identify as they develop a pattern of fine, yellowish criss-cross lines.
When planting your Apple Fruit Salad Tree, allow for plenty of space around the tree to help create adequate air circulation. Having a good watering routine will help reduce the risk of this disease.
Ensure water is delivered to the roots and does not get on the leaves. Using a seaweed based plant tonic once a fortnight can also be helpful. Read more about watering your Fruit Salad Tree here.
To control the spread of Powdery Mildew, remove the affected leaves from your tree to stop it spreading. Dispose of any leaves you remove (and any prematurely fallen leaves) in the bin. Do not place into your compost bin.
Apply a spray with wettable sulphur (we suggest Manutec, and to follow the directions on the packaging). Or, you can make up your own simple organic spray with 1 part full cream milk to 10 parts water.
Apply the organic sprays in the early morning, not in the hot sun. We recommend applying sprays that won’t kill off the good insects like black and yellow ladybirds.
Did you know that you can grow your Fruit Salad Tree in the ground, or in a pot, which is perfect for fruit lovers in urban areas. Read more about growing different fruit on the same tree in a pot here. You can also espalier Fruit Salad Trees along latticework or fence lines. Read more about espaliering your tree here.
You may also like to possum proof your tree, or check for gall wasps or aphids.
Here at Fruit Salad Trees, we stock a wide range of fruit trees, which all boast different fruit on the same tree. Each fruit variety retains its own flavour, appearance and ripening time. We graft citrus, stone fruit and multi-apple trees.
We have combinations to suit all of the Australian climates, and we deliver Australia wide too!
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