Jacaranda Dropping Branches

Question From: 
Chris Barden in  Buderim,  Sunshine Coast QLD

 

Nature of problem: 
I have a potted Jacaranda tree in my backyard, it was purchased about 12 months ago and has shown good growth doubling in height, at first it was getting too much sun and leaves were burning and branches started to drop off, i moved it to the back garden where it gets limited sun but it has continued dropping branches from the ground up ever since, the top growth is green and healthy but branches continue to drop been happening over long period, also has healthy growth from shoot at base

 

Type of Plant (if known): 
Jacaranda Tree

 

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself): 
branches dropping from ground up,

 

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type: 
Searles premium potting mix

 

How often do you water the plant:
Queensland weather usually takes care it and i just water if we have had a dry period and soil has dried out.

 

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
4 hours

 

What type of plant is it:
Jacaranda Tree

 

How long since you planted it:
re potted into larger pot 6 months ago

 

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
slow release osmocote last when repotted, also water with thrive once a month

 

Is the plant indoors or outdoors: 
outdoors

 

What other treatments have you given the plant: 
seasol,

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Other Comments: 

 

Answer:  Hi Chris, The sun didn’t burn the leaves: jacarandas love full sun. The pot is way too small and to compound matters, I suspect that your watering on hot days was not good enough – hence the leaf burn. Either pot it into a way larger pot or plant it in the ground in full sun. Good luck,  Don