Friday, November 18, 2011

My fig tree is dying. Leaves turning brown. What would cause this?

What could I do to stop this from attacking other fig trees?

My fig tree is dying. Leaves turning brown. What would cause this?
Take some of the leaves into a garden center and ask someone there. They may be able to let you know what's going on, and what you can do to prevent/help it.
Reply:if the browning starts at the tips, its salt buildup. water enough to wash out the salt every couple weeks.





Examing leaves with a magnifying glass or loupe.





Small insects and spider mites can be controlled by strong spray of water.
Reply:when we bought ours we were told to not let it have too much heat, and it needs good drainage so plant it in a wooden trough....i live in Britain though so im not sure if its different in other climates
Reply:it might not be dying... when you see the bark turn white... kinda looks like webs growing on it them its dying
Reply:It could be that there is not proper drainage, but if your other fig trees are fine, you may have an isolated problem like a fungus. Check the branches for spots or decay. Hard to tell since I can't see it. I would take a branch off and take it to a nursery for some quick answers.


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