Apple trees are an investment not just in one's kitchen (fresh apples? delicious), but also in the value of one's home and ...

In a wet year, a disease-resistant apple tree may still show the symptoms of apple scab and powdery mildew, fungal diseases that are encouraged by high humidity and wet leaves.

Apple and pear trees aren't the only fruit trees that can become infected with scab. Stone fruit trees, such as those bearing ...

Companion planting can provide unique benefits to apple trees. From low-growing ground covers to aromatic herbs and flowering ...

We saw die-back in trees coming out of winter. In some cases, it is environmental stress from drought stress and winter ...

For apple scab, do one spray now while the tree is dormant and the tips of the buds are green. Spray again later in winter when bud tips are pink, but before blossoms open.

They're also naturally resistant to scab, so they'll require less maintenance than other apple trees. Zones: 4 to 9. Size: Standard trees grow 15 to 20 feet tall and wide; dwarf varieties are smaller.

In apple trees, diseases such as apple scab and powdery mildew thrive in humid, shaded conditions, while insects like aphids and codling moths prefer sheltered areas to hide in.

If left to their own devices, most apple trees grow into large, globe-shaped trees, with the best fruit forming on the tree’s outer perimeter, high above convenient apple-picking height.

Missouri's cicada outburst has worsened the spread of diseases for farmers. It comes after years of difficult weather conditions, including the recent drought, that have taken a toll on apple growers.