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(j) wrote:

I'm posting on behalf of a friend who has a Chinese elm which recently
started shedding leaves. The foliage is very sparse compared to its
appearance this time last year. The only cause we can think of is
overwatering or that perhaps it needs repotting. There doesn't seem to
be any obvious signs of pests or disease.

I've scanned a small pictu

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Does anyone have any suggestions as to what is wrong?


My Chinese Elm lost its leaves really early, too. As Billy says, it's due
to the heat and early autumn If you scratch the bark a bit with your
fingernail, taking off just the outer layer, you should see green
underneath. Light yellow or brown means that branch is dead. There is
still hope if you don't see green, though. I would recommend that your
friend keeps looking after it until early summer next year.

I keep mine outside all year round. When the frosts come, I put a clear
plastic bag over the tree, which stops direct contact with the frost and
also acts as a mini greenhouse.

Liam

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