Diseases of the sweetgum tree

How do I recognize diseases of the spherical sweetgum tree?

Watch them leaves of the globe sweetgum. They form a kind of calling card by which you can recognize the health of the tree. If there is unusual leaf damage, deformation, spots or a covering, this indicates diseases. Unusual changes in the blossom of the tree also indicate problems. However, since the tree only flowers at a limited time of the year, the leaves are more likely to be used for diagnosis.

How do I recognize anthracnose on the spherical sweetgum tree?

Typically, anthracnose shows itself in the form of leaf spot and withered flowers

. In this case it is a fungal disease. The sweetgum itself is not very susceptible to diseases of this kind. However, if the plant was planted in a somewhat unfavorable location, this fungus can cause problems for the sweet gum tree. It is important that you respond to an infestation and treat the affected sweetgum gumball. Otherwise diseases of this kind can literally deprive the sweetgum tree of its lifeblood.

How do I treat the disease-infested bullet sweetgum?

You must have a sweet gum with fungal diseases of this kind consequent cut back. Remove all affected shoots so that no diseased area remains on the plant. To do this, proceed as follows:

• Use a sharp cutting tool
• Disinfect blade before cutting
• shorten affected shoots
• Disinfect blade after cutting

Do not leave the clippings that you have removed from the spherical amber tree where they are. Otherwise, the diseases can spread in the garden. Incinerate or dispose of in a closed trash.

How do I prevent diseases on the sweet gum tree?

Choose one if possible suitable location for the spherical sweetgum from and fertilize this occasionally. The sweet gum appreciates substrate with many nutrients. Adding some compost will ensure the soil is nutrient rich. If the location is difficult overall, you can also transplant the tree up to a certain age. If your sweet gum tree in bucket standing, the conversion is even easier. With these measures you ensure that diseases occur much less frequently.