Hydrangea Tree Yellowing and Leaf Drop: Water Stress, Not Spray Damage

Hydrangea tree

Yellow leaves dropping from center after insecticidal soap spray—soap safe if mixed/applied correctly. Brown edges suggest drought stress.

Check Soil Moisture

Dig a few inches near roots: should be moist, not powdery dry or soggy. Trees show drought stress slowly.

Not a contagious issue; adjust irrigation.

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