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- Amberbaum - occurring diseases and pests
- No special diseases for sweetgum trees
- Sick appearance as a result of care mistakes and poor siting
- Common symptoms of sweetgum trees
- Root rot can occur
- Young trees are susceptible to aphids and miner moths
- Tips
Discolouration on the leaves of the sweetgum tree often indicates a lack of nutrients
Amberbaum - occurring diseases and pests
The sweetgum is commonly known in North America and no longer a feature. In this country, however, he enjoys the reputation of a popular ornamental shrubs. But is he susceptible to diseases and can pests occur?
No special diseases for sweetgum trees
There are no specific diseases that commonly affect amber trees. As a rule, malformed plant parts and a dull appearance are due to care mistakes. Even diseases that occur in similar-looking woody plants such as maples, such as mildew, are not known in sweetgum trees.
Sick appearance as a result of care mistakes and poor siting
If your sweetgum looks sick, there may be several causes behind it. Sweetgum trees are considered quite demanding in terms of location. You need a sunny and warm place to thrive. In the shadows, they lead a meager existence and hardly grow.
Another important factor is the soil when choosing the location. A sweetgum needs a loose and well-drained substrate. A compacted soil can quickly cause wetness. Furthermore, these trees do not tolerate basic soil. Also, nutrient deficiency is quickly noticeable in them.
When it comes to care, something can quickly go wrong when watering and fertilizing. The soil must not be too dry or too wet. If there is too little moisture in the soil, the sweetgum will die. A lack of nutrients only becomes clear after a few years.
Common symptoms of sweetgum trees
The following symptoms may occur:
Root rot can occur
If sweetgrooms are poured excessively, they tend to root rot. Then it says in container plants: repot quickly. Free-range plants should be transplanted when they are still young. Often, however, amber trees in root rot is no longer to help ...
Young trees are susceptible to aphids and miner moths
Sometimes young trees are attacked by aphids. These settle especially on the leaf veins, as they are the juiciest. Even Minier moths occur every now and then. In general, the infestation is not serious.
Tips
If a disease spreads on the leaves, you can simply cut off the affected parts and dispose of them as household waste.