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Bottlebrush Buckeye Leaf Scorch: Water Stress in Full Sun

Tip-to-base leaf death with straight line = water stress. Prefers dappled shade/afternoon shadows. Full sun may exceed root capacity. Stop fertilizing; give 10 gallons water weekly. Should recover.

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