Crown rot

problems Guide

Signs of the problem

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Leaves wilting but remain attached to the tree; reduced growth; early senescence

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Cankers at soil level, dark discoloration of bark which is slimy when wet.

Solutions to the problem

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Practice good water management to prevent emergence of disease

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Do not over-water trees or allow water to accumulate in soil; there is no treatment for Phytophthora infection once present; no apple varieties are resistant to all strains of the pathogen.