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Redbud Tree Fertilizer Burn: Over-Application Recovery

4-year-old redbud doubled size first 2 years. Last year small leaves, this year thin/sick. Fertilized at drip line 2 months ago. 3-4 weeks ago leaves yellowed/dropped. Branches still green inside.

Diagnosis: Fertilizer Burn

Trench fertilization at drip line concentrated salts, burned roots.

Recovery

Water 1 inch (pan/sprinkler) to flush/dilute fertilizer. Tree should recover with possible dieback. Green cambium = alive.

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