Chlorosis of leaves on Honeycrisp trees appears to be related to light cropping, Dr. Lailiang Cheng, horticulturist at Cornell University, New York, reported at the International Fruit Tree Association’s annual conference. Cheng said ensuring regular cropping might be a way to prevent the disorder. Generally, leaves on the outer part of the canopy begin to turn yellow in late June or early July as shoot growth slows down or stops. The discoloration starts on the edges of the leaves and spreads to the rest of the leaves. Although most Honeycrisp trees show symptoms, the disorder tends to be worse on […]