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Is there any hope for my Bailey MN Strain Redbud? It is 7 yrs old. The leaves on one side of the tree have mostly died-dead limbs. The bloom this yea...
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Disease Redbud #870305
Asked May 27, 2024, 4:17 PM EDT
Is there any hope for my Bailey MN Strain Redbud? It is 7 yrs old. The leaves on one side of the tree have mostly died-dead limbs. The bloom this year was okay but not its beautiful one. Any help would be appreciated. thank you.
Le Sueur County Minnesota
Expert Response
Sorry, but it could be almost anything: stem-girdling roots, nearby construction, mechanical damage to the trunk, insects, weather, and so on. Photos might help me, especially of the base of the trunk. However, if a major portion of the tree has died, you should have a certified arborist look at it:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/arboristsearch
As I said, there are various possible causes. Here are a couple of good websites which cover most of these causes:
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/causes-branch-dieback-trees
https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/decline-in-trees-and-shrubs/
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/arboristsearch
As I said, there are various possible causes. Here are a couple of good websites which cover most of these causes:
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/causes-branch-dieback-trees
https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/decline-in-trees-and-shrubs/
