Thuja tree turning yellow in some places. What should I do?
Hello!
My Thujas (planted in Sept. last year at about 3 ft tall) was in almost perfect condition. Bright green and the leaves seemed lush. But it has had a recent change.
After a long hot drought this Summer, we have had regular rain for the last three weeks, two, or even three times a week, good long rains. Not just a sprinkle. Because of that fact, I stopped watering the Thuja. Also the temperature has dropped and is now 62 fahrenheit in the day to 40 at night.
About five days ago or maybe a week ago, I saw some brownish or yellow colour leaves on it. Not everywhere but in a few places. It seems to have increased, this yellowing. So, I did an inspection of the tree and took some pictures. Please look at the pictures. What do yout think these colours mean and should I do anything about it? Thanks!
Picture 55, the whole tree
07 Near the bottom of the tree, and only there, I found some (not many) black leaves.
52 yellow leaves
27 and 50, closeups of the yellow leaves
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