My apple tree's leaves are curling up and I'm not sure why
By Charity
United States 
It's a new tree for us looked great about two weeks ago, I thought maybe it was just in shock from the planting. Now I'm not sure. Some of the leaves are drying up and falling offf.
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2 Jul, 2009
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I agree with you Amblealice that it sounds like the effects of being planted and then being hit by the hot and dry weather.
There is however also a virus called 'Apple Scab' that can can have similar effect to what you have described on the leaves. It would probably be worth checking the RHS Website page about Appple Scab to see if if could be this.
2 Jul, 2009
definatly watering needed. They are so thirsty at this early stage. and as Amblealice syas its very hot so need extra care
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2 Jul, 2009
This site http://www.inra.fr/hyppz/pests.htm helped me to understand that my cooking apple trees are infested with apple leaf miner.
I am pulling off all the damaged leaves and I spryed the tree with a solutin I made with neem oil and I am going to buy a light trap.
6 Jul, 2009
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It sounds like a watering problem. New trees need to be regularly watered for their first year; especially if the weather is hot.
2 Jul, 2009