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Princeton Elm yellowing and dropped leaves #874051

Asked June 21, 2024, 11:11 AM EDT

We have 2 Princeton Elms planted in full sun in our front yard. Though they have both looked extremely healthy, one of them now has yellowing leaves and has dropped many leaves. What can we do? We water on a regular basis.

Oklahoma County Oklahoma

Expert Response

It is difficult to tell from the images alone what may be happening. Knowing how the trees were planted and cultural information may help. It could be stress, disease, or nutrient deficiencies. I suggest taking samples into the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center for diagnosis and possibly to be sent off to the disease lab. Take cuttings of twigs/branches that are about 6 to 10 inches long that have healthy and affected leaves. I would wait until early next week instead of doing it today so the samples can be shipped, if necessary, and received quicker. Contact information for the Oklahoma County Extension Center can be found here -https://extension.okstate.edu/county/oklahoma/. Be prepared to provide additional information so they can properly provide a diagnosis.

One additionl thought, the canopies look pretty thick and it would probably help to do selective removal of some interior branches/twigs to thin out and open up the canopy. This would allow better air circulation and reduce the potential for fungal diseases. For information on pruning and training trees see our fact sheets - Training Young Shade and Ornamental Trees and Pruning Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Vines.


David Hillock Replied June 21, 2024, 12:13 PM EDT
Thank you for your quick response. 

Am I able to bring samples directly to the extension center instead of shipping them? If so, where exactly do I go and to whom do I give the samples?

Thank you, again.

Shari Moore

On Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 11:13 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 21, 2024, 7:29 PM EDT

Please see directions and link to the extension center in response above. 

David Hillock Replied June 21, 2024, 9:26 PM EDT

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