Normally, the golden elm impresses with a lush green leaf kelid. But what to do if it suddenly turns brown? On this page you will learn about possible causes and their treatment.
Brown leaves can be an indication of disease or pest infestation
Reasons for brown leaves on the golden elm
There are two main reasons for golden elm leaves turning brown:
- an unfavorable ground
- pest or disease infestation
Inappropriate ground conditions
You may be under-watering your golden elm if its leaves are turning brown. Young specimens in particular, which have not yet developed their roots deep enough, need a lot of water. Make sure the soil never dries out. Otherwise, a damaged root can also be responsible for insufficient nutrient supply.
pest or disease infestation
Brown, dry leaves also indicate a pest, of which the golden elm has the following:
- Elm bark beetle
- sac fungus
- Elm gall aphid
- gall mites
- voles