peach leaf curl

noun

: leaf curl of the peach that is caused by a fungus (Taphrina deformans)

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Peaches are susceptible to several diseases, including peach leaf curl, brown rot, bacterial spot, and peach scab, as well as plum curculio and other pests. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 Those are your best weapons against peach leaf curl and other common fungal diseases. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025 Application of Liqui-Cop is recommended for preventing peach leaf curl. Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 30 Jan. 2025 Spray peach trees with approved fungicides to combat peach leaf curl and shothole. oregonlive, 3 Jan. 2022

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First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peach leaf curl was in 1888

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“Peach leaf curl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peach%20leaf%20curl. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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