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Post  tg404 Sat May 24, 2014 3:48 pm

Hello,

I have a young lime tree which I repotted a couple of months ago. It was doing very well up until last week, when the leaves started to turn yellow and dry-ish at the ends. I've read in other posts here and also other websites that this can be a result of overwatering, but I really don't think this is the case here as the soil drains very very well. There are also a few black dots on some, but not all, of the leaves. Any ideas what this is?

Thanks!!

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Post  coh Sat May 24, 2014 6:10 pm

Is "lime tree" = tilia cordata? If so...I had a similar experience. I acquired two young plants (probably 2-3 years old) a few years ago and the first summer I had major problems with yellowing and curling leaves. The problem recurred the second year, then I planted them in the ground to gain size...they've been fine in the ground. I suspect it is some kind of trace element deficiency or excess, perhaps they're very sensitive to pH, I'm not sure. Hopefully someone has some info!

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Post  tg404 Sat May 24, 2014 6:20 pm

Thanks for the advice! Unfortunately I have no garden where I can plant them Sad I have been holding back from using fertilizer in case it is some disease and that makes them worse.. but if it is some element deficiency then I guess fertilizer may help... I may try if no one has a better suggestion!

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Post  JimLewis Sat May 24, 2014 7:11 pm

That looks a bit like chlorosis.  One of the causes -- and the most common one -- is an iron deficiency.

Be sure that the fertilizer you choose has "chelated iron" listed among the trace elements.    Excessive levels (from over-application) of phosphate, manganese, copper, or zinc may aggravate iron chlorosis, so follow label directions of the fertilizer you use.  Other causes of iron deficiency in plants include calcareous soil, overwatering and compacted soil.  

A reference:  http://www.ext.colostate.edu/mg/gardennotes/223.html#other
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Post  fiona Sat May 24, 2014 9:17 pm

When you say you have "no garden to plant them", can I ask where you are currently keeping this tree?
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Post  tg404 Sun May 25, 2014 10:52 am

I've been keeping it outside on a balcony so it gets plenty of sun! Yesterday I took it inside thinking it may help it cope better... Following everyone's comments I've applied chempak no 3 (diluted to half strength) which is supposed to be good for chlorosis (hoping this is what it actually is!)

Thanks everyone.. let's see how it goes..

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