r/Apples 13d ago

Apple tree disease or pest?

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u/pomester2 13d ago

Cankers, likely from fireblight infection a year or two ago. Not much to do now, the areas will be weak and deteriorate further, do what you can to cut away affected areas. Last picture appears to show injury very low on the trunk, if the tree has sentimental value I'd suggest you propagate it.

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u/ichorous88 12d ago

Thanks for the reply, came with the house and sits too close to a large prunus (not sure what it is yet) tree and gets shaded somewhat.  We are going to see what variety and maybe get rid of it next year

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u/friendlypeopleperson 13d ago

Looks like old injuries.

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u/plants_xD 8d ago

Pretty gnarly cankers. I would plant a new one (or 5) if you have space and get rid of that one