Problem

Why is my silver Birch dropping leaves?

Betula pendula

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

Silver Birch (Betula pendula)
Foto: Darkone, de:21. Oktober 2004 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0

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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