Peach tree dropping leaves

[Pt00069]

Hey everyone! I seem to be having an issue with my new peach tree. I went to check on it yesterday evening and it has dropped quite a few green leaves. I would say about 25% of the leaves have fallen and when I shake the tree lightly, more leaves drop.

The tree was just planted about 2-3 months ago and has been doing great. I run my lawn irrigation every other day so the new sod doesn’t dry out too bad and the rotor heads will lightly water the peach tree also. I just soaked it with the hose last night in case it was getting too dry (haven’t had rain in a couple weeks). The only other thing that I can think of is that I coated the whole tree in neem oil about 4-5 days ago around 6pm.

Would love to get y’alls thoughts on this.

 

[John Lyngdal]

I have about a dozen various fruit trees, and my peach trees require the most pampering.
I don't see any signs of leaf curl, but the leaf splotches could indicate another fungus is at work.
Even though my peach trees are isolated, I fight a constant battle with leaf curl. If you don't get it this year without spraying consider yourself lucky.
You should plan on battling it next year.

 

[Jason Douglas]

Fungal leaf spot