We bought and planted a Moorpark apricot tree in our garden a couple of years ago, and have been looking after it carefully. Possums were loving the young leaves, so we even built a netted frame to put over it to keep them out! We have been fertilising (once a year with slow release), mulching and watering. It is in a sunny position, and the net blocks much of the wind.

This year, the leaves all fell off about a month before any of our other fruit trees started to lose theirs (or even turn brown). Does anyone know if we have a problem on our hands? Have we killed it with kindness? Will it bounce back?

Any assistance / suggestions much appreciated,
Sally.

Fingers crossed!