Gary:

Have you been watering it automatically everyday? If so, it is possible that the tree has acquired root rot disease. However, the Alder generally does well in stagnant water in nature. If the branches are brittle and there is no live tissue beneath the surface of the bark, it could be a goner. Is the tree planted in fast-draining soil?

If this is one of your first trees, do not fret. We all made (and continue to make) mistakes in this art. The goal is to learn from our errors.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob

-----Original Message-----
From: gary
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Sent: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 12:13:26 +0100
Subject: [IBC] Alder shedding leaves!


Hi all
I have an Alder bonsai & i have a prob with it!
On the instruction sheet i got when purchasing it, it said to soak for 10
minutes up to the surface roots every time the soil feels dry & mist both
morning & night!
I do this & i sprinkle the feed on monthly!. It is by a well lit window,
although it is nearly always open a touch!
The leaves are falling off & it feels rather dry & wispy! can anyone help!
Thanks
Gary

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