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Any idea what is killing my apple tree and can I save it? Was fine in the fall. Any help thank you
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At first glance, I'm thinking fire blight.
 
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The big gash looks like cicada damage to me.
 
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I don't know where you are in the world. However, in my garden damage like is primarily cased by squirrels.

Personally I would cut that whole limb back. The tree will put out new stems which you can prune/train in to replace the damaged one.
 
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