How to Manage Pests

Wind injury

Strong, persistent wind can cause damage to fruit trees by dehydrating the leaves or even stunting the growth of young trees. Drying winds cause bronzing, pitting, and curling of leaves, mostly on the outside of the canopy exposed to the wind. Strong winds may cause fruit to rub against twigs or thorns and develop scars.

Identification

Solutions

To avoid wind damage, create a windbreak or plant trees in a sheltered area.

Wind injury to citrus fruit

Wind scab on plum

Wind injury to plum leaves