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2 thoughts on “Green Workshop: Yet Another Watering Problem

  1. I have an elm that seems to be turning yellow and losing it’s leaves. I’ve had a lot of rain by me in the month of June.20 out of 30 days. I’ve noticed some tips shriviling up looking brown to blackish in color. I don’t smell any rooting roots.I do have new growth in places, but some branches are starting to look bare. It’s in sun about 6 hrs a day. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
    – Thanks for your time….Mike

  2. Though it may be something else, my best guess is a fungal disease. Chinese elms are prone to fungal disease and excess moisture provides perfect conditions for fungi. Full sun (more than 6 hours a day if you can pull it off) will help, as will good drainage and periodic drying down. Here’s a link on anthracnose (fungal disease) that might be helpful. http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7420.html

    Anyone else out there have anything that might be helpful? Don’t hesitate to comment.

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