Peach Leaf Curl

The peach leaf curl fungus, Taphrina deformans, destroys early peach leaves. Although new leaves develop, their growth reduces established food reserves, weakens the tree, and may reduce yield. Defoliation by peach leaf curl in successive seasons may kill the tree.

Symptoms
Infected leaves, which begin appearing in mid-May, are easily distinguished from healthy leaves in that they are puckered and thicker than normal. Deformed areas are red to yellow at first and then turn brown. Eventually the infected leaves fall from the tree.

For more information, please see this Penn State Tree Fruit Production Guide Web page.

Penn State Horticulture Department

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