Reliance Peach tree fruit buds falling off

Okay so it’s not against a wall staying warm and it’s not runty with no leaves! It is very lush and pretty… which isn’t always so good.

New idea: too much vegetative growth? Stop fertilizing it?

Also, I would agree that a big drop in temp or temps <-10F will kill peach buds. But every year for four years seems… unusual. And reliance is known for being hardy.

Here is some light reading for you:

Hopefully some folks with more knowledge than me chime in soon! I’m out of ideas!

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