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Why does a pear tree shed its leaves and wither before our eyes: what does the tree lack?
06.03.2023 19:46
Updated: 14.04.2023 12:33
In spring and summer, the pear tree needs to be periodically carefully examined in order to help the plant overcome the disease in a timely manner.
Inspection is also necessary to determine when the tree needs to be fed.
There are three main macroelements that a pear needs: nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus. You can determine which specific component is missing by the appearance of the plant.
Nitrogen deficiency
The green mass develops slowly, the tree stands "naked" for a long time. The trunk and branches are pale in color, young leaves almost never appear.
Phosphorus deficiency
The green mass may be all right. Young foliage appears, but the tree does not bloom. Or small buds appear, which soon fall off.
Potassium deficiency
When there is a shortage of macronutrients, the leaves curl and fall off. If this is not the work of aphids, then most likely the problem is a deficiency of potassium.
Experienced gardeners inspect the pear throughout the season to apply fertilizer in a timely manner. Often, summer residents do not wait until the tree "asks" for it, but apply a complex fertilizer themselves, which contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
