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Re: [nafex] Ed, Ozzie, Joe, Tom please read Re: What is going on with this tree????



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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