Peach Leaf Curl
Peach Leaf Curl - Taphrina deformans
Description
Taphrina deformans is a gall causing fungus that infects the leaves of Prunus species, especially Peach and Nectarine, but also Almond, Apricot and some other ornamental Prunus. The leaf blade and veins are distorted and thickened, and are bright red in summer.
Similar Species
On Cherries, Taphrina weisneri can cause similar galls on leaves.
Recording advice
Photograph the gall on the host; ensure you have noted the host species in your comments
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