Some trees do not shed their leaves until the onset of stable frosts.
The cause may be early winter, incorrect application of fertilizers, planting of a non-zoned variety, too much moisture and incorrect summer pruning.
You can remove the leaves yourself and you need to do it carefully, but we suggest looking at the root of the problem.
Let's pay attention to the advice of the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh.
How to Prevent Future Leaf Drop Problems for Your Tree
Next season, it is better to take care of leaf fall in advance. To do this, it is recommended to do the following.
- Plant only zoned varieties purchased from a local nursery on your plot.
- Don't forget to add fertilizer - don't allow an overdose of nitrogen substances. In late summer and autumn, only potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are added.
- In autumn it is better to avoid overwatering.
- Carry out summer pruning according to the rules.
