2001 Tree Fruit Bud Stages

University of Massachusetts Horticulture Research Center

	'McIntosh' apple–green tip Many apples, including McIntosh are at green-tip. This is a good time to apply a copper spray for scab and fire blight control, as well as a nutrient spray when indicated.
	Pear–scales separating Now is the time to scout for pear psylla and apply an oil spray if present.
	Peach–first swelling As peach buds break it is probably too late to apply a fungicide spray for peach leaf curl.
	Sweet cherry–side green
	'Shiro' Plum–side green