How to Control Peach Leaf Curl

Peach leaf curl is a common problem affecting peach and nectarine trees throughout San Luis Obispo County. This video discusses the causes and treatment of this fungus.
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[@lv7603]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@andywood2849]

Thank you you’ve put my mind at rest

[@nancyblue7339]

I’m living with & managing peach leaf curl & it’s okay ✅

[@frankdavidson9675]

if you have peach tree leaf curl all the leaves will fall off by or before aug its easy to kill you dont need to live with it

[@Vincerama]

Hi Nancy! Thanks for sharing. I too am living with peach leaf curl. I'm slowly coming to terms with my curling leaves. I will begin my rehab in the fall.

[@MichaelJosephJr934]

QUESTION FOR ANYONE.
My Newhaven Peach Tree here in Chicago produced great peaches the last 3 years. It had flowers two weeks ago then we dropped to 22-23 for a few nights. No signs of buds, or peaches. But I see leaf curl starting. Since I'm not getting peaches can I use Copper Fungicide now to prevent the spread? I'm assuming the instructions say February or Fall only because the don't want us to lose a harvest but I already see no harvest this season.
Thank You

[@frankdavidson9675]

i killled my leaf curl and drop 3 yrs ago none since its mid june now no sign of it any more

[@mjshalal]

Thank you so much

[@kenb3552]

I have had hole shot and peach leaf curl affect my tree Georgia Belle at different times. They seem to require two different kinds of fungicides to prevent, but are applied on the same schedule. Can I mxi the two fungicides (Chlorothalonil and copper fungicide) together in the same sprayer for one application?

[@folsomatgranitebay5215]

Is there anything I can now late April to combat this fungus? My dwarf peach tree has a severe case of fungus, most leaves are severely curled and fruit never got bigger than peanut size before drying up.

[@cosmocamron7732]

I am in the same boat as you. I just realized my dwarf peach is infected with this fungus. All the small fruit have stopped growing and are starting to wither away brown. Such disappointment.

[@karansinghguleria1081]

Nope.. only when the leaves fall off in autumn. Till then just fertilize and irrigate the plant properly.

[@marialeite619]

Are there any natural sprays or home made sprays that I an use right away

[@ucmastergardenersofsanluis8276]

Unfortunately, no. The time to spray has passed here on the Central Coast of California.

[@Vincerama]

Question: Do you spray the copper fungicide first, and then apply the horticultural oil? Do you mix them and spray both at the same time? Do you put the oil on before the fungicide? Thanks!

[@ucmastergardenersofsanluis8276]

You spray them on at the same time. Please see our video, “How to Spray Fruit Trees for Peach Leaf Curl” for precise instructions.

[@linniebb836]

WE have it on our peach tree in AG, plus we have a new tree that popped up this past summer, and the baby tree is really bad! I've heard of using raw milk or Buttermilk to spray for the disease?

[@ucmastergardenersofsanluis8276]

Thanks for contacting us. Research shows that the fungicides and strategies described in the video are the most effective in treating peach leaf curl.

[@starrtraveler29]

Is the regimen basically the same for bacterial canker? Timing and type of treatment? Thanks for the great info.

[@ucmastergardenersofsanluis8276]

Thanks for your question. Here is a link with recommended treatments for bacterial canker.
ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/r606100711.html