Black sapote leaves (forum)

Kirsten starts with ...
H have 2 black sapote trees, approx 1m high, which are rapidly going downhill. Leaves are yellow to white (recently acquiring darker small dots/blotches) and stems blackening. Nearby young fruit trees showing no such problems. Just finished coolish winter (min temp this year was 3.5 degC). Soils are slightly acidic - applied handful of dolomite several weeks ago - no success rectifying problem) Thought maybe Chlorisis - but why aren't other trees suffering? Drainage?
appreciate all thoughts?
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Time: 18th November 2010 2:15pm

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denise says...
In some cases yellowing leaves can be treated if not too severe with epsom salts---Magnesium sulphate. sprinkle solution on leaves.At weak to moderate rate of dilution.Should be more specific directions in a gardening guide or on internet.

Time: 19th November 2010 7:39am

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Kirsten says...
thanks, will try this today.
Must be searching under the wrong subject headings as not having much luck finding diagnoses on this on net.
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Time: 19th November 2010 11:55am

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Rob says...
I had this little Black Sapote outside in a pot for a few months and the same thing happened. Blackening leaves and stems, leaves falling off. I bought it inside in a sunny spot, gave it some compost and pinched the tip off each stem and it has had heaps of new growth without blackening. Hope it helps!
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Time: 26th November 2010 7:10pm

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Violet_Cactus says...
To my knowledge the blackening of leaves in Chocolate Pudding Fruit trees is caused by low temperatures.

Time: 27th November 2010 8:59am

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