On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 07:01:29 GMT, "Travis"
wrote:

sherwindu wrote:
First check if the tree is truely dead, or just under a lot of
stress from some disease, or insect. Make random scrapings of the
bark and check that the layer
just under it is still green (the cambium layer). If it is brown,
that portion of the tree is gone. If the tree shows indications of
life, put in on a regular spray schedule of fungicide and pesticide
(if you haven't already done so). The tree may recover next year,
so don't be in a big hurry to cut it down, unless you find it is
mostly dead wood. My Montmorency had a bad spotted leaf problem
last year, but
seems to have recovered this year with a fair crop of cheeries.
You might try moving some of the dirt from around the base of the
tree to check for insect invasion.

Sherwin D.

You are recommending spraying with fungicide and insecticide when the OP
doesn't know what the problem is yet?

Idiot.

I would not diagnose the poster as an idiot without further data.
However, his post does show considerable ignorance about the use of
pesticides (note: a fungicide is a pesticide).

When using any pesticide READ THE LABEL. The label will tell you
which pests can be controlled and how to apply the product. You will
notice that each pest so described is specific and the product should
be used only for those pests on those plants listed.

But we are ahead of ourselves. The first step is to diagnose the
pest. In this case, it sounds like a fungal infection but further
investigation is needed to confirm that.

Where are you located? Describe the dead and dieing leaves in as much
detail as possible. Any other signs that might give a clue?

John