The linden tree originally comes from South Africa. It is considered decorative and quite easy to care for, which makes it very popular even with beginners without a particularly green thumb. If it suddenly loses its leaves, then there is great concern.
Why does the linden tree lose leaves and how do I save it?
A linden tree usually loses leaves due to drafts, water that is too cold, over or under watering, waterlogging or strong sunlight. To save them, check the conditions and adjust accordingly, for example by changing location or optimizing watering behavior.
Why is my linden tree losing its leaves?
Both too much or too little water could be the cause of leaf loss on your linden tree. Maybe the irrigation water was just too cold or the plant wasn't fertilized for a long time. Too strong sunlight or drafts can also have led to the loss of leaves.
The linden tree can also react in this way to a change of location, especially if the change was very drastic. This often happens with newly purchased linden trees. Maybe it's just a matter of adjustment difficulties. However, it is also possible that the linden tree was in an unsuitable location and/or was not properly cared for.
Can I still save my linden tree?
The sooner you react to leaf loss, the higher the chance of saving your linden tree. Therefore, check regularly whether the leaves of the linden tree are turning yellow or brown. Then you can react accordingly before the leaves fall.
If this has already happened, then first take a look at the linden tree itself. Was it watered enough or even too much? If the substrate is completely dry and/or the plant has not been fertilized for a long time, do so immediately.
If the substrate is completely wet, replace it completely if possible. Take this opportunity to remove all soft and rotten root parts immediately. In the near future, water your linden tree very little. This plant doesn't like abrupt changes. If she gets a draft or gets sunburnt, you should still change location.
The most common reasons for leaf loss in the linden tree:
- Draft
- irrigation water that is too cold
- watered too much
- watered too little
- Waterlogging
- too strong sunlight
Tip
The quicker you react to excessive leaf loss, the greater the chance of saving your linden tree, ideally when the leaves change color.