Q.Where Are The First Green Leaves I Saw In Early March?
Ten year old weeping willow. Live in Central GA. Green “leaves” in early March. Now in less than 4 weeks, all green is gone and limbs are dry and break. No signs of fungus. The photo is of the tree last year.
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Losing leaves can have a lot of causes, such as sudden temperature change or a very wet spring. Insects also can defoliate a tree. It seems a little sparse in the photo. Here is more:
https://extension.purdue.edu/article/10423
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-dropping-leaves.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/grow-a-willow-tree.htm
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2005/sep/071201.htm
You also can call your local Cooperative Extension Center for possible reasons for sudden defoliation. They are probably familiar with the problem in your area. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
