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Q&A – I have a honeycrisp apple tree with fire blight. Should I cut it
​back to the trunk?

Question:
I have a honeycrisp apple tree with fire blight. Should I cut it back to the trunk?
​
Answer:

Before you cut it back to the trunk try to treat the problem. Retired UT Extension Agent Mike Dennison says to prune out all the infected branches and next spring treat with streptomycin. This may eliminate the fire blight and allow the tree to recover and grow. If this does not work, he recommends removing the tree and replacing it with a variety that has resistance to fire blight.

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​​Related Resources:
Apple and Pear Disease - Fire Blight
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