Hello, I have a small elm tree in my back yard that the green leaves have suddenly turned brown in color. I still see some green leaves left but I'd say most of them have turned brown. They appear to be curling and then turning brown. What could cause this?
by zukmadness
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Dutch Elm Disease is a strong candidate but would require lab confirmation.
RIP 🫡
If you’re in a region with Dutch Elm Disease, its almost certainly that.
Assuming you’re in North America, if it dies, replace it with an American elm of the Princeton cultivar. They’re 85% resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and you can order them online. Also extremely fast-growing, like 5 feet per year.