![]() If the leaves a green and look generally healthy, it’s possible that the only reason your Oleander is drooping is from the weight of the limbs. It is generally recommended that the plant be removed to prevent future infection of any other surrounding Oleander trees ( source). Unfortunately, there is no “cure” for Leaf Scorch. If you can rule out drought-related symptoms, Leaf Scorch may be the problem. Check the ground surrounding the plant to ensure that the soil is not excessively dry. The yellowing and drooping leaves will likely be the first sign of infection. ![]() Often confused with drought-related stress, leaf scorch usually begins with yellowing at the tips and advances throughout the leaf as the disease progresses ( source). If the leaves of your Oleander are yellowing and drooping, this may be the cause. This is a bacterial infection caused by Xylella fastidiosa. Leaf Scorchĭrooping of Oleander leaves can be a sign of disease, specifically Leaf Scorch. It turned out that this was not my issue in this case.īonus Tip: To continuously give your tree nutrient-rich soil to expand it’s root system, consider establishing an ongoing routine of dig and drop composting around the tree, outside the root line. I incorporated liberal amounts of organic material into the ground. ![]() But I’d done quite a bit of work improving the clay soil prior to planting my Oleander. Since I have heavy clay soil, this was where I assumed I was having a problem. Another helpful material to mix into the compacted soil is expanded shale (link to Amazon), a trick I learned from a garden center in the Houston area when I was looking into planting a palm tree in my clay soil yard. Be sure to stay just outside of the root line so as not to stress the plant. You can incorporate compost into the compacted soil surrounding the tree. If the ground is difficult to dig into with a shovel, the roots of your Oleander will have an equally difficult time expanding. Make sure not to cut into roots but you want to dig several inches down. The best way to determine if the soil surrounding your Oleander is too compacted is to dig into it just outside the root line. This is mostly an issue with young Oleanders that have not have a few years to establish its root system but even aged Oleanders can suffer from growth stunt related to compacted soil. Their root system’s growth can be choked by soil that is so tightly compacted that it does not allow for young roots to expand in search of nutrients. ![]() That being said, compacted soil can inhibit their ability to thrive. Oleanders are considered hardy and relatively low maintenance trees. Check out the DynaTrap Mosquito & Flying Insect Trap – Kills Mosquitoes, Flies, Wasps, Gnats, & Other Flying Insects – Protects up to 1/2 Acre (link to Amazon). ![]()
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