Apples Dry Up And Turn Brown While Still On Branches

Question From: C. Taylor - Lancaster, California, United States
Q: Can you help me identify what the problem is with my apple trees. We recently purchased our new home which has several fruit trees. I don't even know what kind of apples these are. However I believe my fruit trees are diseased. The apple trees have several fallen apples all on which have a worm home and or a bruised soft spot on the apple, both in the tree and on The ground. Many apple are drying up and durning brown while still on the branches
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A: My answer is the same Cyndee, I do not diagnose diseases of trees. Please have your trees inspected by a certified arborist. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy