Q&A – My Indian hawthorns are losing their leaves. Is my dirt the culprit?
Question:
I have some Indian hawthorns that are losing their leaves. They are growing in red clay. Is the dirt the culprit? What would you suggest I do? I can dig them up and add compost to the soil if you think that will help. What kind of compost would you suggest?
Answer:
Indian Hawthorns are very susceptible to Entomosporium leaf spot which is probably the problem here. This disease thrives in moist or wet conditions. If the plant is growing next to a wall or has dense leaves there is less airflow through the plant which means it dries out slower and is more susceptible. Prune the plant to open it up and allow more air flow.
Check to make sure the plant is not planted low and where it sits in water after a rain. If so, dig it up and replant it in the same place, but on a mound made of same soil it is growing in. Adding compost will create a bowl in the soil that will hold water and cause more problems.
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I have some Indian hawthorns that are losing their leaves. They are growing in red clay. Is the dirt the culprit? What would you suggest I do? I can dig them up and add compost to the soil if you think that will help. What kind of compost would you suggest?
Answer:
Indian Hawthorns are very susceptible to Entomosporium leaf spot which is probably the problem here. This disease thrives in moist or wet conditions. If the plant is growing next to a wall or has dense leaves there is less airflow through the plant which means it dries out slower and is more susceptible. Prune the plant to open it up and allow more air flow.
Check to make sure the plant is not planted low and where it sits in water after a rain. If so, dig it up and replant it in the same place, but on a mound made of same soil it is growing in. Adding compost will create a bowl in the soil that will hold water and cause more problems.
Related Videos:
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Related Resources:
Entomosporium leaf spot—Entomosporium mespili =Diplocarpon mespili
Entomosporium Leafspot of Photinia and Indian Hawthorn
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February 27, 2021