To: "nafex@yahoogroups.com" <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 21:58:45 -0400 (EDT)
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Ed,
I understand your argument, but I've got to disagree with you. I think your
friend will agree that Tom Van der
Zwet is also a well-respected fireblight expert (some would argue that he
"wrote the book" on blight) and he
and others have shown that pruning diligently as soon as blight symptoms
appear can control blight even
without strep sprays. Also, as you know, Ed, summer pruning doesn't have the
same level of growth
stimulation as dormant season pruning. Anyway, I'll agree that it is a hell
of a way to control the disease. But
compared to losing the whole tree, it sometimes just might be worth it.
Yorrba
On Tue, 19 Jun 2001 19:17:58 -0400, 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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