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Hackberry Tree #870441

Asked May 28, 2024, 2:12 PM EDT

We have 2 mature hackberry trees. The leaves on both are drying up and falling off.

Swift County Minnesota

Expert Response

Here is a good diagnostic site:
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/hackberry/

Find a certified arborist here:
https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist/arboristsearch

Beyond that, I can't tell you much beyond this: premature leaf drop is a sign of a stressed tree, and the stressor could be anything:
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/causes-branch-dieback-trees

Dennis in St. Louis Park Replied May 28, 2024, 3:12 PM EDT

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