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Peach Tree Yellow Leaves: Water Stress, Not Spray Issue

Two 3-year-old peach trees in East TN with 30+ fruit each (1-inch diameter) show sudden yellowing and leaf drop. Owner wants to spray but fears harming fruit.

Cause: Underwatering

Yellow leaves (and black tips = overwater) indicate insufficient water. Deep water once weekly, allowing top inch of soil to dry between. No spray needed—correct irrigation resolves it.

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