Why Are My Ginkgo Tree Leaves Dying?

I have a Ginkgo tree which I planted about 6 years ago. About two years ago I laid gravel on the area around it to save water during a drought period. I still water the tree, but noticed the leaves looking more and more distressed, yellow, brown, and dry. I live in Cape Town, South Africa and it is extremely hot and windy in summer. Could the gravel be the cause, or is there something else wrong with it?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 01/31/2021 @ 3:08 am

The gravel could be reflecting more heat onto the tree as it does sound drought stressed. Try removing some of the gravel and replacing it with an organic mulch.

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