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Triloba Tracker:
Are the following pictures indicative of “leaf scorch?”
These are young trees that for most of the summer I fear had wet feet causing a weak root system.
I exposed the soil around the trees to aid in drying. We then have had quite hot, dry, and windy weather.

I’m thinking this is the perfect setup for leaf scorch.

Thoughts?

KarenRei:
While leaf scorch isn't something I get exposed to in my environment (so I can't comment on that possibility), if they occurred on my plants, I'd suspect fertilizer burn.  Don't know if that's a possibility in your case.

Triloba Tracker:
No, no ferts in my case but research I’ve done does associate this symptom with fertilizer burn.
I’m convinced it’s scorch.

NateTheGreat:
I'd think the leaves would be lighter green if they were getting excessive sun.

Triloba Tracker:

--- Quote from: NateTheGreat on October 06, 2018, 10:56:45 AM ---I'd think the leaves would be lighter green if they were getting excessive sun.

--- End quote ---
Right - so what I’m calling scorch is not an overdose of UV but mostly due to inadequate water movement caused by poor root system. It manifests in hot dry weather.

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