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Q.Young Avocado Tree

Suzi added on July 29, 2012 | Answered

I have a young avocado tree and the leaves have fallen off and the limbs are turning black. Is there anything I can do to save the tree from dying?

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Nikki
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Answered on July 30, 2012

This could be sooty mold. It happens when the plant gets a pest infestation. I would recommend using neem oil, as this will get rid of the sooty mold fungus and kill the pests. Here is some articles that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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