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#346679 Jul 30th, 2011 at 05:31 AM
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I have a young fig tree (about 8' tall) that is very sparse (not filling out). The bigger problem is with the leaves. They lose their dark green in an irregular pattern, getting paler, then eventually browning out. The pale areas seem to have a dark greyish brown fringe surrounding them. This is obvious only on the top surface initially, and the underside of the leaves is not affected until the leaf browns out and dies off. The fruit does not seem to be affected.

I have enclosed pictures of both sides of the same leaf, with some adjacent fruit. Sorry about the large size, but it may help someone figure out what this is.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa443/amvivaldi/DSCN3047.jpg

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa443/amvivaldi/DSCN3050.jpg

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Welcome, amvivaldi.
Your fig tree has a lack of iron called chlorosis: this is a link with a description . You need to feed this tree with something like chelated iron fertilizer would be best following directions.
I hope this helps.


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