In article . com,
"denise" writes:
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| I'm new to this group hoping for some help with a Silver Birch in the
| back garden which currently has 45% leaf damage. The top of the tree
| (about 35 foot high) is still green. Leaves have been steadily falling
| for 2-3 weeks now and are yellow with black spots on them which is
| presumably fungal. Does anyone know a way to combat this, what with and
| how? Thank you.

Birches are shallow rooted and it may be suffering from drought if it
has been as dry where you are.
Try giving it a thorough soaking and wait till next Spring. Think
positive! A lot of trees in my area are looking sad.

Pam in Bristol