Been fighting Anthracnose for two years with no fruit production on a seven year old Valencia Pride that used to produce good in South Florida (Key Largo). I've cut it all out several times and endlessly spray copper fungacide. Every few weeks it pops up again. Was told by a green thumb in neighborhood that I am fighting a losing battle and shoukd kill it and plant another tree because once it gets infected, it's a death sentence.
What do you guys think? If I do kill it can I replant in same area? My space for full sun is limited.
Valencia Pride is very susceptible to anthracnose, according to the University of Florida. You should probably get a more resistant variety rather than to fight an uphill battle..
For resistance, they recommend one of the following Angie, Florigon, Edward, Vallenato, Carrie, Van Dyke, Parvin, Duncan, Raposa, Fairchild, Keitt, etc..
Better to start with a more resistant variety, then try more vulnerable ones after some success..