Liberty trees not looking good

[chummer]

i planted 5 libertys this spring and they all look like this. They are scattered in a plot with 20 other Apple trees that are all doing good to great. Any guesses as to why only the liberties are having problems.

 

[chummer]

I have sprayed them with Bonnie orchard spray. The last time was 3 weeks ago. I have not sprayed any weed killer near them. They are all spread out

 

[chummer]

Yes I sprayed it on the trees. I used it because something was eating the leaves.

 

[chummer]

Really looks like some type of chemical damage to me, if not that...then I have no idea.

I sprayed around some tree tubes but they were at least 50 yards away. Just strange it is only the liberties with other trees 15 yards away

 

[chummer]

You can kind of see it in the picture, the old growth appears to be fine. They are still dark green. It is only effecting the new growth.

 

[MoLandOwner]

Do you use your sprayer for Herbicide applications as well? Or just insecticides? Maybe a little bit of contamination if so?

 

[Natureboy]

I agree with smsmith, check for aphids.

 

[chummer]

Notice a bunch of aphids and/or ants on the trees?

Several of the trees had aphids, a couple had ants. Not sure if it was the libertys or other trees. Do aphids cause the leaves to curl?

 

[chummer]

Ants/aphids always hit my youngest trees. I just keep spraying Sevin when I can until I no longer see them. Usually clear up in a couple weeks.

Do the leaves straighten after they are gone?

 

[chummer]

What are the 4 black dots in the middle of the photo towards the bottom?

Those are holes where something ate through.

 

[chummer]

http://www.orangepippintrees.co.uk/fruit-tree-problems/aphids

Thanks for the link. Bummer I have to cut all that new growth back.