About feijoa losing leaves (forum)

ashley starts with ...
There is a feijoa tree in my yard and it's about one year old.About two weeks agos it started losing leaves,first was the leave veins becoming red then the leaves dropped.What's wrong with my plant and how could i cure the problem?

Time: 3rd November 2010 5:49pm

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About the Author ashley
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amanda says...
Ashley - the leaves will go red or bronze when it's really cold? Can u post a pic at all?
Is it getting enough water and do u have good drainage?

Time: 11th November 2010 7:21pm

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ashley says...
Amanda--Actually it was not very cold in auckland at all,i'll post a photo as soon as i can,thanks!

Time: 15th November 2010 6:04pm

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epiphany says...
Mine used to grow in Chch with no issues & no leaf drop...they have frost almost every day in winter (even snow sometimes) - there's no way you'd get cold enough temps in Auckland to do serious damage to a feijoa.

I'm guessing it might be a water or drainage issue. Although they're reasonably dought hardy, they still need a good watering especially when they're establishing. And bad drainage will seriously effect them. Are they in clay? To give you an idea how much it effects them...I have two trees planted about 3m apart. They get the same amount of sun, water, etc...one is doing really well & the other is stunted & sometimes drops it's leaves. The only difference between the two (apart from variety) is the drainage around the second one is appalling (& yes, we're in the process of fixing it) & the ground has a lot more clay in it.

Time: 18th November 2010 10:48am

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ashley says...
Epiphany-Thank you so much!I'll check on the soil type and drainage,hope my tree will get better soon:)

Time: 30th November 2010 5:07pm

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epiphany says...
Fingers crossed! They're a lovely tree to have in the garden (& so yummy!)

Time: 1st December 2010 12:29am

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