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Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 8th, 2017, 2:16 pm
by smashedlense
I dont know if this is the right area for it. My ash tree which i have grown for a few years has suddenly started loosing all its leaves. We have had a couple days over 40c but its been in shade most of the day and had plenty of water. Can it be over watering the past 2 days or is it due to the heat that its haveing issues. Little worried as i love this tree.
Re: Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 8th, 2017, 4:32 pm
by Watto
Is it possible to get a photo? It may be a very useful in providing a comment.
Re: Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 8th, 2017, 5:41 pm
by shibui
Extra water for just a couple of days will not hurt a tree. My guess is that it has been dry, possibly even a few days ago. I'd like some photos to get a better idea as well.
Re: Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 9th, 2017, 7:33 am
by smashedlense
Yeah i got a couple photos, just trying to figure out how to post them as it says there too big. If i post to google drive and enter the link that might work.
Re: Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 9th, 2017, 7:39 am
by smashedlense
Re: Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 9th, 2017, 9:33 am
by treeman
It dried out. No big deal. You can defoliate and prune now and keep just moist and no fert until you get new leaves.
Re: Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 9th, 2017, 5:32 pm
by shibui
I think that it has dried out as well. Increase water to cope with hotter weather. More important, water effectively - enough water to properly saturate the entire root ball whenever you water it. The potting mix looks well drained so I think it will be hard to overwater this one in summer.
Re: Ash loosing leaves
Posted: January 10th, 2017, 12:19 pm
by smashedlense
Cheers everyone