Red fungus(?) on peach tree leaves

Javea, Spain(Zone 10a)

Can anyone identify the red lumps which seem to be growing on the leaf surface of my peach tree. If so what is the treatment. I am also suffering an attack of leaf curl (taphrina deformans) or are the red lumps related to this fungal problem?

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La Grange, TX(Zone 8b)

Your peach tree has peach leaf curl which can take on that red color on parts of the upper leaf surface. At this point in time, there is nothing you can do other than to remove, bag and discard all the infected leaves. Fertilize it and it should produce a new crop of healthy leaves. This fall after the leaves have fallen off, start a spray program for peach leaf curl. There are several good products on the market. If you plan to buy buy more peach trees, get some varieties that are more resistant to the fungus

Javea, Spain(Zone 10a)

Many thanks for the advice.
George

Fairfield County, CT(Zone 6b)

Will peach leaf curl effect apricot trees?

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