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Leaf scorch Amelanchier Lamarckii

Kath2823Kath2823 Posts: 6
in Problem solving
is it too late to save my Amelanchier? I’ve been watering as think the hot sun and high winds have damaged it. It’s been there 3 years and never shown any signs like this before. 
Many thanks

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    What does the rest of it look like?
    Has it properly established after planting? It looks quite mature, judging by the size of the trunk.
    The last couple of years has seen a lot of drought conditions in large parts of the country, and sometimes, it's just a bridge too far for trees and shrubs if they haven't had the best start.
    It may also be struggling if there's a lot of other planting nearby. That compounds the problem if there isn't enough water retention in the soil. They do best with quite moist conditions. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Kath2823Kath2823 Posts: 6
    It looks the same as the first photo. It is near a hydrangea which I know are thirsty plants. 
    I also have a lot of birds in the garden which caused Blossom wilt on my apple tree. I did wonder if that had been transferred when the birds were eating the berries on the Amelanchier. is it worth persevering with watering and see if it recovers or should I write it off? Many thanks
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I still can't see the whole tree in that pic, but it looks pretty dead to me. 

    I doubt if any disease would have been transferred to it, unless the Amelanchier was already damaged in some way. They're not prone to many problems.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    I think it’s dead,  I’ve got to the stage in gardening now that if anything doesn’t perform as it should or shows signs of death, it’s out. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'm considering applying that motto to the rest of the household as well @Lyn :D
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Kath2823Kath2823 Posts: 6
    Haha. I can see where you’re coming from!
    Seriously though i must admit I do think it looks dead, the bark is still green though. 
    Many thanks for your thoughts. I agree, if it’s dead I’ll get rid and move on x
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    They’re tough old plants, you could saw it down to about a foot from the base, if it’s still alive it will shoot out everywhere, worth a try as it’s useless as it is. 
    Its not in need of water, a tree that size will have its roots well down where the ground’s  damp. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Kath2823Kath2823 Posts: 6
    Thank you. I will give that a go, much appreciated. As you say it’s useless as it is so it won’t do any harm and it may recover which would be a bonus. Thanks again
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Just bear in mind that if it grows away after hacking back, it will be a multi stemmed shrub, rather than a 'tree' shape. They're really shrubs anyway.  :)
    As @Lyn says - nothing to lose anyway, as it's not much good the way it is. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Kath2823Kath2823 Posts: 6
    Yes. I see what you mean,it’s going to be trial and error I think. Many thanks
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