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  • From: "Richard J. Ossolinski" <osso@acadia.net>
  • To: nafex@yahoogroups.com
  • Subject: Re: [nafex] Ed, Ozzie, Joe, Tom please read Re: What is going on with this tree????
  • Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 01:30:55 -0400

I can't view the pix either, but am completely ignorant regarding fireblight.
Have never seen it here and hope I never do.
Sorry (glad?) to be of no help. How close to the other trees is this one?
Ozzie

Ed & Pat Fackler wrote:
>
> Kev:
>
> For reasons unknown, I can't view the photos you refer to.
>
> However, if this tree is of bearing age, I'd not prune it at all.
> Reason. Additional pruning will stimulate new growth and given the
> potential
> for subsequent FB infection which thrives on new growth, you are only asking
> for additional damage.
> The late Paul Steiner (my good friend) of U-MD wrote the book on FB,
> developed the predicting system known as Maryblyt, etc. and this is his
> strong recommendation. Or leave the damaged tissue until late winter, then
> prune it out.
>
> ed
>
> fuwafuwausagi@usa.net wrote:
>
> > It was written:
> >
> > > Yep, that's blight. Prune hard. Take at least 15 cm below the
> > visible symptoms and sterilize your shears with
> > > 10% bleach (0.5% sodium hypochlorite) or 70% ethanol between cuts.
> > It is a nasty disease. Best of luck.
> > >
> > > What variety is this tree?
> > >
> > > Yorrba
> >
> > My reply:
> >
> > Would a few more of you guys view the photos and state your opinion
> > please. I'll let you know why I am so concerned after the consensus
> > is in.
> >
> > Kevin
> >
> >
> >
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>
>
>
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