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River Birch- losing leaves....

21 years ago

Hello-

Hope someone can tell me what's wrong with my River Birch tree. I'm very worried. This week, it's leaves have been turning yellow then falling. The problem is rapidly progressing: in 3 days all of the leaves have turned yellow.

I've looked on the web, but can't seem to find any information. I have a sprinkler system that's been watering every other day, so I don't think it's a watering problem.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

-MollyS.

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midtn
21 years ago
Molly,

It is fairly common for River Birch and other trees like Tulip Tree to drop some leaves in prolonged hot weather like were having. But if you're watering and the leaves are still turning yellow and falling maybe it is a pest or disease problem. Birch trees do have a problem with borers although River Birch is supposed to be resistant. Do an internet search on bronze birch borers maybe that's what it is.
civilengr3
21 years ago
iron deficiency?
birches need acidic soil, so if it's not acid enough you will get yellowed leaves.
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