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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    December 31, 2016
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    The pale leaves and slow growth occurring in two different plant species suggests a nutrient deficiency is responsible. Since you are providing compost and fertilizer, the most likely cause of a nutrient deficiency would be a pH imbalance. If the pH is too far from neutral or from the plant's preference, it can have trouble absorbing nutrients. Please see these articles:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
    http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/pubs/oh34.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 3, 2017
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    This article will refresh you on the care requirements and help you pinpoint the cause.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    January 29, 2017
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    Most likely, the tree is just having some trouble now and will come back in the spring. You will be able to tell when leaves begin to grow in the spring whether you need to remove any branches.

    If the dried-up leaves are only on certain branches, and those branches don't put out leaves again in the spring, it could be a disease that is infecting certain limbs. Removing these limbs is the best option. I don't think high winds would cause the death of particular branches unless the wind actually broke those branches. Here's how to check whether branches are dead (or the entire tree):
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 9, 2017
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    Wait to prune the frost damage areas of the tree until all threat of cold weather has passed. The damaged area actually will protect the rest of the plant if the temperature drops again.
    Then prune out the dead material.
    Follow pruning information in the links below.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/winter-damaged-trees-shrubs.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/pruning-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 22, 2017
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    Make sure you use a good quality commercial potting mix. Never use soil from the ground, as this will become like concrete in a container.

    Don't use to large of a container, just so the root ball is comfortable with a little extra room. Too large of a container will lead to root rot.

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    twcco on
    March 22, 2017
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    Thank you downtoearthdigs! I think the roots are compacted and there is too much water. Temps are fine, but I'm going to replant in a bigger pot and add some sand..
    EW

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 21, 2017
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    Check the planting and growing conditions needed, with the article below.

    Make sure the soil was moist but well drained.
    Was the plant exposed to cold temperatures?

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/growing-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    March 30, 2017
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    It's best to wait a few more months before pruning. The damaged branches may still recover and put out leaves, but they'll be delayed. If they still don't put out any leaves or flowers by mid-summer, you can prune them off.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 5, 2017
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    This article will help you with pruning.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/pruning-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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