The bluebell tree impresses with its magnificent blue flowers and large, almost heart-shaped leaves. If the latter fall off, it is either a natural process or a sign of care errors. Below you will find out why Paulownia loses leaves.
Why does the bluebell tree lose leaves?
The bluebell tree is a deciduous tree. That's why itnaturallysheds its impressive leaves in the fall. If it loses leaves earlier, this is most likely due to an unsuitable location, severe drought, excessive moisture/wetness or a lack of nutrients.
When do the leaves naturally fall off the bluebell tree?
The leaves of the bluebell tree usually fall relativelylate in the fallnaturally. They do not have any autumn color. If the bluebell tree loses leaves in spring or summer,care errors are usually behind it.
How does unexpected leaf loss manifest itself in the bluebell tree?
Usually, the leaves of the bluebell tree turn yellowish and dry out before falling off unexpectedly. So you can see such ayellow color as a warning signal that something is wrong with the emperor tree and you should react immediately.
What to do if the bluebell tree suddenly loses leaves?
If the bluebell tree suddenly loses leaves, you should take a closer look at the location and yourcare measures. The premature fall of leaves can have the following main causes:
- too much shadow
- excessive dryness
- excessive humidity/wetness
- too few nutrients
Appropriate countermeasures:
- place more sunny
- water regularly and, above all, correctly
- Prevent waterlogging through drainage
- fertilize in time
Tip
Leaf loss as a stress reaction after transplanting
Have you just moved your bluebell tree to a new location? Then the loss of leaves can also be a temporary stress reaction to transplanting. In this case, you don't need to worry or do anything else - after a short period of getting used to it, the imperial tree will no longer shed its leaves until late autumn.