#2: Re: Sickly tree..
Posted on 2006-07-14 07:51:00 by sherwindu
The tree may be attacked by some pathogen. There are some expensive sprays
available, so inquire at your nearest garden center. In any case, I would give
the
tree one more season to recover. If it doesn't improve, you may have to pull
it.
Check the base of the tree for any problems like insects or root damage. I'm
not
sure if these trees have borer problems, but look for distinctive crescent
shaped
holes in the trunk. You could also take a sample leaf to your nearest extension
service or plant information center for inspection.
Sherwin D.
"R. Kannan" wrote:
> Hi,
>
> A bradford pear tree in my front yard (about 7 years old) looked sickly and
> dead last summer. This spring it seems to have flowered but has very feaw
> leaves see images (from May and late June) at
>
> http://www.geocities.com/rkannan55/Tree/tree0508.jpg
> http://www.geocities.com/rkannan55/Tree/tree0625.jpg
>
> I have added acidic fertilizer and after a month it does not seem to have
> many leaves. Is there any chances of reviving this tree? Is this
> because of the local soil condition.
>
> I live in Michigan and the house front faces SW and gets plenty of Sun
> during afternoons.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
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#3: Re: Sickly tree..
Posted on 2006-07-14 15:49:50 by sockiescat
sherwindu The tree may be attacked by some pathogen. There are some
expensive sprays
available, so inquire at your nearest garden center. In any case, I
would give
the
tree one more season to recover. If it doesn't improve, you may have
to pull
it.
Check the base of the tree for any problems like insects or root
damage. I'm
not
sure if these trees have borer problems, but look for distinctive
crescent
shaped
holes in the trunk. You could also take a sample leaf to your nearest
extension
service or plant information center for inspection.
Sherwin D.
"R. Kannan" wrote:
Hi,
A bradford pear tree in my front yard (about 7 years old) looked
sickly and
dead last summer. This spring it seems to have flowered but has very
feaw
leaves see images (from May and late June) at
http://tinyurl.com/gxq2d
http://tinyurl.com/jzgjh
I have added acidic fertilizer and after a month it does not seem to
have
many leaves. Is there any chances of reviving this tree? Is this
because of the local soil condition.
I live in Michigan and the house front faces SW and gets plenty of
Sun
during afternoons.
Any help is appreciated.
if anyone in your area knows someone who runs an orchard that has pear
trees maybe ask them if they would come and take a look at your tree
for
u maybe they would know more about whats wrong with it.
also if u cant find anyone contact your agricultural office and they
might be able to help u find someone that can help with this issue.
good luck. cyaaaa, sockiescat.
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sockiescat
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