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Hawthorn tree brown leaf curl and drop

janemcwilliamsjanemcwilliams Posts: 11
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Hello, we have a young hawthorn which seems to be growing well. However, this year it has started to have a few leaves turning brown from stem up, then curling and dying and seems to be spreading. I can’t see anything obvious in terms of other discolouration or infestation of any beasties. Any suggestions what it might be greatly received. Tree still seems very health overall but just curious as to what it might be? Thank you j

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  • BorderlineBorderline Posts: 4,700
    Looks overall quite healthy. Hawthorns should be fine once they establish and it may be the dry weather affecting it, and leaves will drop off. Keep a look out for the bark and branches for any damage or oozing or discoloration. Hawthorns can be affected by Fire-blight, but not that common. In that instance, you may need to prune back to good branches to stop its spread. Also keep the pruning tools well cleaned before and after cutting the tree if you do prune.
  • janemcwilliamsjanemcwilliams Posts: 11
    Hello Borderline, thank you that’s very helpful. Will check out the bark and branches. We live in Scotland so not lack of rain not the biggest of problems, that said it has been drier than usual this year. Thanks again J
  • janemcwilliamsjanemcwilliams Posts: 11
    Borderline said:
    Looks overall quite healthy. Hawthorns should be fine once they establish and it may be the dry weather affecting it, and leaves will drop off. Keep a look out for the bark and branches for any damage or oozing or discoloration. Hawthorns can be affected by Fire-blight, but not that common. In that instance, you may need to prune back to good branches to stop its spread. Also keep the pruning tools well cleaned before and after cutting the tree if you do prune.
    Hello Borderline, thank you that’s very helpful. Will check out the bark and branches. We live in Scotland so not lack of rain not the biggest of problems, that said it has been drier than usual this year. Thanks again J
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I wouldn't be worried about that @janemcwilliams :)
    What I would suggest though - is to clear the area around the base of all the weeds etc. That creates a space with less competition for moisture [and yes - it's been very dry here for the last year, compared to the norm] and it also helps to keep weeds away. If you add a mulch of bark or similar to that area, that will also help.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Balgay.HillBalgay.Hill Posts: 1,089
    When i zoom in, that tie to the stake seems too tight and looks as if it might be digging into the bark. i would remove it.
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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I think you're right @Balgay.Hill. It shouldn't need staked now.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • janemcwilliamsjanemcwilliams Posts: 11
    @Fairygirl and @Balgay.Hill thank you both so much, that’s really helpful. Will sort weeding/mulching and remove the stake. Thanks again! J
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