I'm becoming concerned about our Ein Shemer apple tree, especially so soon after losing our mature apricot tree. It has blossomed, but is rather late to leaf out and the few leaves that have appeared do not seem healthy. Some young leaves show signs of interveinal chlorosis, which is a sign of iron deficiency, and some have scorched-looking leaf margins, which could be a sign of sodium buildup in the soil.
I'm also wondering if it has been affected by our recent conversion of the grass paths to gravel. We put it several drip emitters around the drip line of the tree, but I'm wondering if the feeder roots, which were used to getting water from the lawn, extend beyond the drip line.
In an effort to cover all possible bases, I sprinkled Ironite, blood meal, and gypsum around the drip line, and am following that with a deep watering of the entire area around the tree, going all the way to the patio instead of stopping at the drip line. (Deep watering for trees means until I can push a soil probe in the ground 3 feet deep in multiple areas) And then we will just hope for the best!
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