Question From:
Sofia in Cheltenham, Cheltenham VIC
Nature of problem:
My trees-Orange and Grapfruit got sick: the branches are loosing the bark and become hollow inside. it had never happenned before
Type of Plant (if known):
Grapefruit tree and Orange tree
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
Grapefruit tree appears to suffer badly. worse than the orange tree. But grapefruits are just perfect – big, juicy …
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
Loam and compost
How often do you water the plant:
usually only rain
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
6-7
What type of plant is it:
Citrus trees: Grapefruit and orange
How long since you planted it:
The trees are quite old. THey’ve been there since I bought the house 17 years ago.
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
once, 3 years ago
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
In the ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Bunnings advice to cut it down. for the grapefruit it means to cut the entire tree, because there are fungus like spots on the tunk (photo attached)
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Other Comments:
I would appreciate much your prompt reply and advise.
It would be devastating to loose these trees
I would appreciate much your support and advice
Kind Regards
Sofia
Answer: Hi Sohia, Bunnings are right, the trees are just old and dying – remove all of them. Citrus are grafted plants and usually die around 15 years of age due to Graft incompatibility. Buy some new ones. Don
