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Don’s Expert Answers: Blueberry Ash appears to be dying

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Question From:
April Xu in Caringbah, Sydney New South Wales

Nature of problem:
Blueberry Ash appears to be dying

Type of Plant (if known):
Blueberry Ash

Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Leaves going brown and dry

Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Black soil and planted with garden soil bagged from Flower Power

How often do you water the plant:
In dry times once a week plus rain

How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
Summer about 10hrs winter about 8

How long since you planted it:
12~14 months

Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
sseasol

Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors

Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
Ground

What other treatments have you given the plant:
nil

Upload photo if available:

Other Comments:
The tree was doing fine but over the last few months appears to hack decline in health.
The land has a slight slop, nothing else has vever been planted in the location only grass.

Answer:
Hi April, the tree appears doomed. I have no idea what went wrong, particularly since I can’t see the base of the plant. All that I can suggest is that you plant another one somewhere else. Don

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