Help! What is wrong with my Asian Pear

11 years ago

I have 21 Century Asian Pear tree planted 2 years ago. It seems like this happened all of a sudden, but probably didn't and I'm just noticing it now. I have posted a picture of the leaves. The whole tree looks like this

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jean001a
11 years ago
Resembles water stress. At two years old, roots are still getting established.

What have your temps been? And how do you water it?
mmp99
Original Author
11 years ago
It's been hot (90s) but not for extended periods. However it is really hot right now. Unfortunately I haven't been paying a lot of attention to that part of our yard. Everything looked good from a distance. I water out there only when it gets really hot as most everything out there is established. I just checked the tree, the area around the drip line is slightly moist to very dry. Obviously it hasn't been getting enough water, I think you are right about the water stress. I am now trying a deep soak all the way around it. I hope it's not too late to save it, it looks pretty bad. Thanks
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
11 years ago
a little cosmetic leaf damage in NORMAL.. in MI.. IN AUGUST ...

with a good deep watering.. i dont know why you should use it ...

there is a fruit forum.. should you wish to learn more about fruit

ken
mmp99
Original Author
11 years ago
I'm new the site and haven't found my way around yet...so many forums.
My tree has more than a little leaf damage, it's almost every leaf! I will deep water and hope it works. Thanks for your reply.
rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
Heat and drought stress are tough on trees, and I wouldn't be alarmed if your tree loses leaves. Don't let that alarm you too much. Is your tree well mulched?
mmp99
Original Author
11 years ago
No but it will be. Guess I've been pretty negligent, poor little pear :(

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