White fuzz on apple tree

I installed an apple tree on my property several months ago, and it has probably gotten more than a foot taller in that time and has seemed healthy overall. Recently I noticed some white fuzz in a few locations on the leaves and stems. Any ideas what this could be? It has been unusually wet for this time of year here, not sure if that is a factor or not.

I searched for white fuzz and didn't see anything, if something of this nature has been discussed before, please redirect me to that thread.

It sounds like a Leafhopper of some kind is on your tree.

I have no idea of the types of Leafhopper in your region but that will at least give you something to go on to help find the possible cause.


Irene

It is cottony in appearance so it may be aphids, not sure though. I have yet to put a guild in, any specific plants that may help?

How about these guys? woolly aphid

Didn't look exactly like those in the photos, but did match some pictures when I did an image search for woolly aphids. Do I just need to attract ladybugs?