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Yellowing of leaves in Kentucky Coffeetree #818369
Asked January 10, 2023, 11:35 AM EST
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thanks for the question.
There may be couple of things going on with your coffee tree. Certainly the left picture shows a highly chlorotic condition. This indicates an iron deficiency. Besides just adding chelated iron to the soil, you should also check the soil pH. See the following for further information:
https://www.independenttree.com/chlorosis/
https://forestry.usu.edu/trees-cities-towns/tree-care/preventing-iron-chlorosis
Excessive leaf yellowing can also be due to overwatering. The following will give you information on this point:
https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/gardening/a39840749/coffee-plant-care/
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