Problem

Why is my japanese Cherry dropping leaves?

Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'

Leaf drop on a japanese Cherry usually has one of three causes — watering, light or a pest. Walk through them in order before reaching for a treatment.

Japanese Cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan')
Foto: Jean-Pol GRANDMONT / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Most likely causes

Detailed cause-by-cause guide is being prepared. In the meantime: check watering rhythm, sunlight match, and any visible pests on the underside of leaves.

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