River Birch Leaves Turning Yellow : Dropping Off In Summer - Ask Extension
Why are my Betula nigra ‘Heritage’ | River Birch leaves turning yellow and dropping off in June and July? How can the problem be solved.
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River Birch Leaves Turning Yellow : Dropping Off In Summer #264709
Asked July 25, 2015, 10:27 AM EDT
Why are my Betula nigra ‘Heritage’ | River Birch leaves turning yellow and dropping off in June and July? How can the problem be solved.
Anne Arundel CountyMaryland
Expert Response
It is quite common for river birch trees to yellow and drop their leaves in summer. The behavior can be aggravating to a homeowner, but there is nothing one can do to prevent it. The tree is not suffering from a disease or insect problem when this happens. LS