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Holly Yellowing and Peach Tree Spots: Separate Issues Need Lab ID

Holly: 4 trees (2M/2F), 20 ft, intertwined. Heavy yellow leaf drop for months; remaining leaves healthy. No pests/disease visible.

Expert: Not infectious. Soil issue (fertility/moisture). Test soil or add general fertilizer. Check bark bases for damage.

Peach (follow-up): 3-year-old dwarf. Two years: brown circular spots on fruit, small black specks on leaves. Concerned about fungicide near new plum.

Expert: Must ID both problems properly before acting. Stone fruits have multiple diseases/insects. Contact county Ag Extension for lab sample analysis or "house call." Local nursery (not big box) can also ID with twig/fruit samples.

Email for Extension locator help: svann@uaex.edu

Expert insight provided by Steve.

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