Sick Persimmon Advice (forum)

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Hi all,

I have 2 persimmons (Fuyu and Ichikikijiro) planted amongst apples and various stone fruit. The other trees are all thriving (despite extreme heat!) but my poor persimmons are looking quite sickly. Initially the leaves started yellowing and now they are turning brown and dying around the edges. I have tried adjusting soil ph (was previously slightly alkaline), and adding iron to soil (thought yellowing might be chlorosis). Unfortunately my camera is out of action at the moment so can't post pictures, but will see if I can borrow a camera over the weekend.

Anyone have any ideas as to what I can do?!

Thanks in advance


Time: 5th March 2010 1:39pm

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scott says...
Hi CJ
How much water are they getting as young plants like a good watering, enriched soil but drainage must be very good . I have a Fuyu only 1 yr old and it had had brown dry edges on the leaves so I increase water and it has come good. They recommend a fertilizer with an NPK 6:10:6 approx.




Time: 5th March 2010 5:08pm

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amanda says...
Thanks scott - mine is doing the same thing - I don't think it liked the heatwave at all...

Time: 6th March 2010 11:23am

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CJ says...
Thanks Scott, could well be the problem with recent weather. Worth a try!

Time: 9th March 2010 11:41am

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amanda says...
Here is my tree (blush..) I really should learn my lesson about not letting trees fruit too young!?
I will remove the fruit and try to revive - another heatwave this week tho' (boo hoo...)
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Time: 9th March 2010 7:27pm

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CJ says...
Hi Amanda, that is pretty much exactly what my tree looks like except the leaves are a bit yellower in the middle. Will up the watering ASAP!

Time: 10th March 2010 10:32am

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amanda says...
Good luck CJ - mine putting out new growth fingrs x'd - god I hope this hot weather stops soon...I am getting fat from being stuck indoors! :-(

Time: 10th March 2010 8:26pm

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