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Rowan tree with curly leaves

allthegreens05allthegreens05 Posts: 13
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Hello! I’m wondering if anyone can help me fix a problem with my young Rowan tree. One of a pair in its own huge raised bed, this summer it got really poorly - aphids all over the new shoots and new parts shrivelling up and dying. I sprayed it with an aphid control and the new shoots started to survive and flourish. However now the leaves are curling again. No signs of aphids this time and still lovely healthy bits. No cankers or splits in the wood at all. Help much appreciated. It’s one of a pair and so far the other is doing well. Thank you!
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  • allthegreens05allthegreens05 Posts: 13

  • allthegreens05allthegreens05 Posts: 13
    photos above
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited September 2020
    Trees often curve their leaves in an attempt to present less surface area to the sun and prevent loss of moisture in dry spells. 
    Your tree is close to that wall and in a raised bed which is likely to be a dryer spot than if it were planted directly in the ground ... could it be dry at the roots. A few buckets of water twice a week might help it. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They do like loads of water, even the named varieties, but there are also varieties which have naturally more curved foliage.
    Do you know which ones you have @allthegreens05?  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • allthegreens05allthegreens05 Posts: 13
    Thank you dove from above and fairy girl! I have no idea what type they are but I’ll give it a really good water and see what happens. Thank you so much. Should I feed it or do you think it’s too late? 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    No - don't feed  :)
    Rowans really don't need any food, but you can add some compost or bark to your bed now and again to keep the soil in good nick, and it helps prevent moisture loss, especially if you're in a drier area.
    A light sprinkle of B,F&Bone in spring does no harm, but if the soil is decent in your beds, they don't need it.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • allthegreens05allthegreens05 Posts: 13
    Amazing, thank you Fairy Girl! 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    My favourite trees - enjoy them  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • anne_marie_4756I6kkL2fdanne_marie_4756I6kkL2fd Posts: 10
    allthegreens05 said:


  • anne_marie_4756I6kkL2fdanne_marie_4756I6kkL2fd Posts: 10
    I have the same problem with a plum tree that I planted into the ground and it is a lot better now.
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