If the falling leaves have small holes, it may be shotgun disease. Irregular, isolated holes are an indication of pest infestation. In addition, unsuitable general conditions often play a role. Find out what to do.
What to do if the blood plum loses leaves?
The blood plum can lose its leaves due to a lack of nutrients, an unsuitable location (too moist), a missing tree disc or pest infestation. To resolve the problem, fertilize the plant, improve the soil, or relocate if necessary.
Recognize
The fruit tree sheds its leaves in autumn. As soon as the last fruits are harvested, preparations for winter rest begin. If the blood plum drops its leaves at any other time, amateur gardeners should take this as a warning sign.
Symptoms:
- numerous leaves fall down
- Leaves have irregular holes.
- no larvae or pests visible on the tree
The diagnosis in this case is:
- Nutrient Deficiency
- unsuitable location (too humid)
- missing tree disc
Immediate action
If it is a young blood plum, a complete change of location is recommended. Alternatively, remove the upper layers of soil and enrich the soil with a mixture of compost and horn shavings (€52.00 on Amazon).
Regardless of whether it is a shrub or a tree, a large tree disc is needed. The diameter of this should be at least 100 centimeters. For older trees, this should be kept larger accordingly. To create a beneficial floor ambience, we recommend applying a thick layer of bark mulch.
The tree disc allows the small, superficial roots to develop freely. It also prevents weed growth. In individual cases, locations are heavily overgrown with moss. A tree disc prevents the tree trunk from overgrowing.
Additional fertilization recommended
In the sense of acute treatment, the additional administration of special fertilizer is recommended. In this way, the blood plum recharges its batteries and sprouts magnificently the following year.
Tips & Tricks
Inform yourself about the individual needs of each variety before purchasing. In this way, risk factors can be eliminated during planting.
