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I just planted a new avocado tree in the soil and its leaves started to fall down like it's dying. I mixed the soil with 50gr of DAP fertilizer. I am worrying what should I do?
If you just planted it the tree probably went into a bit of shock. It should be fine once it gets used to its new environment
It is possible you have over fertilized your new tree as most recommend NO fertilizer when planted and very little at any time. Also, how the fertilizer was applied may not have been best for the new tree.
Are you talking about planting a grafted Avocado tree?
My potted avocado trees lost all of their leaves, now the new leaves are coming out and dying; the branches turn black. I tried cutting off the black part, but it keeps coming.
Parts of the plants look healthy with new leaves, one flowered this spring.Normally this is caused by root knots or ants. You might need to take your trees out of their pots and check the roots. When I replant my plants I make sure I shake all the dirt off the roots and check their health. Giving your trees, fresh dirt and a good shaking should help.
You can also mix some dishwashing soap with water and spray the branches of your trees. Black on the branches is a virus. You will need to spray the trees every three days for 2 weeks. Afterwards, take your garden hose and wash the branches to get off the remaining black virus on the branches.
I have three avocado trees. On all three of the trees the leaves and small avocados are all falling off. Does anyone have any idea what the problem could be?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Please and thank you.Sometimes this is nature's way of getting rid of defective fruit. Make sure you are not overwatering or underwatering.
I believe that sometimes this will happen naturally but if it seems to be extreme than you may need to read up on why trees may do this. I believe California has the largest number of growers so probably most of the information will come from their sites. I have a couple listed but you can do more research if you still need more.
mgorange.ucanr.edu/
You can also call or email your county extension office and ask them about this problem.
www.gardeningknowhow.com/
My tree is 15 feet high. I planted him from a seed. He had for the first time after 6 years 40 avocados, 2nd time 70, 3d time 90. This year I don't know yet, but he loses a lot of brown leafs. Did I water him too much? Please let me know what I have to do. Thanks.
By Ruth S.
My tree was grown from a seed (in San Diego County) 40+ years ago. It used to have hundreds of avocados, but drought and too many trees in the vicinity kept production low. Several surrounding trees were removed--roots and all--and we had more rain last year, so this year we had hundreds of avocados for the first time in years.
My tree is about three years old and is flowering right now, but is losing leaves from the top down. I have not watered much during the wet months. Is this normal?
By Conor from Los Angeles, CA
