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Peach Trees

Peach trees reward attention to timing more than almost any other yard tree. Leaf curl has to be stopped while the tree is dormant, flower buds can be lost to one cold night, and the fruit has a short window when it is just right.

Red, puckered leaves this spring? Read how to deal with peach leaf curl. Waiting on fruit? Here is how to tell when peaches are ready to pick.

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