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Willow Leaves Drying Out

jmh3
15 years ago

Hello, I am having a problem with a weeping willow that we planted 3 years ago. It is about 10' tall now and was doing well last year. This year it sprouted leaves as usual about a month ago and appeared to be normal. A few days ago I noticed the leaves seemed to have stopped growing any longer than about 1" long and most of them were dry and could be stripped off the branches. They were still a pale shade of green, no yellow or brown spots, etc. The tree has been watered well all winter so that isn't the problem. I think the problem is the bark on the trunk. I had cats that were clawing on it and about 40% of the bark in one spot has been disturbed and the center is exposed a bit. I have covered the affected area to prevent further damage but I am afraid the tree may be doomed. Any ideas? Thanks! John H.

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