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jim
White Belt
Joined: 05 Sep 2004
Posts: 3
Location: scotland
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 Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:01 pm Post subject: biackthorn with yellow/black leaves |
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| hi all i have a problem with my blackthorn i live in scotland its a mature tree the leaves have black spots on and any new leaves seem to turn yellow and drop off its planted in free draining soil cheers jim |
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Stymie
Black Belt
Joined: 18 Aug 2004
Posts: 9648
Location: S.Yorks.UK Zone 8a
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| Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:15 pm Post subject: Re: biackthorn with yellow/black leaves |
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Hello Jim.
I've been lucky enough to have nothing worse than white fly on my sloe. In your position, I might try a systemic fungicide. Also a routine dose of epsom salts is always helpful with colour retention.
Yes you yanks, there is a U in colour  that is at least for Scots and English. |
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