In some cases, fruit drop is nature's way of reducing a heavy fruit load. In other cases, premature fruit drop may be caused by pests and diseases, adverse weather conditions or poor cultural practices. ... Lack of pollination may be the result of cold or wet weather during the bloom period, or by a lack of honey bees.

How do you prevent premature fruit from dropping?

To avoid fruit drop as a result of overbearing, we recommend thinning the young fruit before the tree drops it. In general, it is best to leave 4-6 inches between each fruit and break up any clusters that may form. You may use small, sharp pruners to remove the fruit or simply pluck it off with your fingers.

Why are my immature peaches falling off the tree?

Late frost or even unusually cold, but not freezing, temperatures can result in a peach tree dropping fruit. High humidity as well as excessive spring heat can produce the same effect. ... Sadly, another environmental cause of immature fruit falling off a peach tree may be the lack of pollinators.