Bottle brush trees and shrubs (Callistemon spp.) Suffer few problems, so dry or dead leaves are a cause for concern. Most varieties of those flowering plants grow at U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, though some forms grow in USDA zone 8. The causes of foliage damage are treatable, so that you may quickly assist your bottle brush recover it prior glory. Site Concerns Wind and cold may result in foliage, which results in the ends of the leaves turn brown to dry and die back. Wind desiccates the leaves, causing any moisture to evaporate more quickly. Even though most bottle brushes are drought-tolerant and scorch will not kill the tree, planting in an area with wind protection can continue to keep the plant equally healthy and attractive. Bottle brushes suffer damage if temperatures drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, so in moderate climates some leaf damage…
Are My Bottle Brush Leaves Ends Dry?
