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Caragana Yellow Leaves: Overwatering Diagnosis

Cause

Yellowing, leaf drop on caragana (Siberian peashrub) with Miracle-Gro use = overwatering. Fertilizer is secondary; waterlogged roots can't absorb nutrients.

Correct Watering

Max once weekly—1 inch (pan test).
Only if no rain and top 1–2" soil is dry.
Winter: keep soil fairly dry.

Fertilizer Note

Miracle-Gro is high-nitrogen; fine occasionally but not needed regularly. Caraganas are tough, low-input shrubs. Cut back water; they'll recover.

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