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Holly help?

Kyrion33Kyrion33 Posts: 2
in Problem solving
My well-established holly tree is suddenly losing its leaves. Can someone help me identify the problem? Here's an example of some of the leaves.

The stems seem unaffected and the trunk undamaged.
Thank you in advance!



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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    Evergreens do drop leaves, can we see a photo of the tree/bush


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • Kyrion33Kyrion33 Posts: 2
    Absolutely! Here you go. First two show leaves on branches. Whole tree canopy is in the bottom picture.


  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    I think that's OK. All evergreens have a leaf drop and some look sick til the old ones are all off


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Looks pretty good to me too  :)

    I think if it's been very hot and/or dry,  you may find they drop a little more - just to make life easier  for themselves. Less top growth for them to keep hydrated. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    It has lovely (soft) new growth.
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