Noticing that your Tipu Tree leaves have started turning yellow is a very frustrating thing. This fast-growing tree brings both beauty and shade to your building or property. However, they require a lot of taking care and become grouchy if their required care isn’t properly met. You can see the early signs of their stress through their leaves. There are a lot of reasons why this is happening to your plant. In addition to providing you with information as to why this is happening to your tree, I will also be giving you tips on how to treat this problem.
About Tipu Tree
A Tipu tree is frequently planted in the warmer parts of the world. It is often used as a landscape or flowering accent tree, mostly in the United States. Tipuana tipu, commonly tipu tree, has many names which include, yellow jacaranda, rosewood, pride of Bolivia, and tipu tree. It is the only member of the genus Tipuana and a member of the Fabaceae family of trees that are native to South America and Australia.
A Tipu tree grows at a ridiculous rate. This is why it is a very popular tree that is mainly used for landscaping, as they bring a massive amount of shade in beauty to your buildings in no time, they are mainly used as accent trees for Spanish architectural building designs. It is also classified as an invasive species in South Africa but is planted as a street tree in many tropical countries.
6 Reasons why Tipu tree leaves turning yellow
Watering Issues
The most typical and common reason that your plant’s leaves are turning yellow is because of water. It is tricky to really know whether you are overwatering or underwatering your plants. The best you can do is test your soil’s moisture. If ever you see your Tipu tree’s leaves turning yellow, refrain from watering it hastily, as it can also worsen your tree’s condition. Overwatering leads the soil that is surrounding your tree to become saturated, which results in various imbalances that lead to its leaves turning yellow.
Insect and Diseases
Premature leaf drops and then turning yellow may point to a disease or a pest infestation. Aphids are a very common variety of garden pests that may have affected your Tipu tree. These insects tend to heavily damage young and newly planted trees. One of the early signs of infestation problems is the yellowing and curling of your tree’s leaves.
Lack Nutrients
One of the most common causes as to why your Tipu tree’s leaves are turning yellow is the lack of micronutrients, a mineral element that is essential for its growth. A yellowing of your tree’s leaves is a clear sign of iron, manganese, zinc, copper, boron, silicon, or molybdenum. The best thing that you can do for your plant in this scenario is to test your soil and figure out which nutrient is missing.
Dry soil
On the other hand, if the soil is also too dry, Tipu trees can also become stressed out. Based on how stressed your Tipu tree is, its leaves will also change their colors. Their leaves consequently become yellow. If your tree curls up its leaves throughout the day, this is one of the first indications that it is becoming dehydrated. However, you can’t always rely on the leaves of your tree to indicate if they require water to keep it healthy. You would also need to keep an eye on the soil at all times to maintain its good condition.
Root Damage
This problem usually happens in many ways. Once damaged, roots may have a hard time delivering the necessary nutrients that your plants need. The tree’s roots won’t be able to function properly, and it would immediately reflect on the tree’s leaves. If you determine that compaction is the problem, you can always prune unhealthy roots and loosen the remaining roots or try transferring them to an area where their roots can freely burrow themselves beneath the soil.
Leaves’ Age
If you ever see that your tree’s leaves are turning brown or yellow and there seem to be no issues regarding how you took care of your tree. Then maybe it is because of the leaves’ old age. It is natural for your tree’s leaves to turn yellow or brown if they get old enough. Leaves that deteriorate due to their age have no chance of recovering, so you do not need to worry about it and just let them fall off the tree or prune them yourself.
Treating your Tipu tree leaves from turning yellow
If trees are not hydrated enough, their leaves could turn yellow because of their need to conserve water. You can test your tree’s moisture by using the screwdriver’s test. Stick a screwdriver into the ground where your tree is planted, and if you determine that the screwdriver is hard to push in, there is a high chance that your tree is thirsty and in need of deep watering. Trimming your tree can also help prevent its leaves from turning yellow, as it can focus its energy on growing new sets of leaves instead of keeping the old ones that are just deadweight for the tree. You can use a pruning lopper on the small branches and a chainsaw for the large branches.
Conclusion
There are numerous factors that affect the leaves on your Tipu tree and cause them from turning yellow. Sometimes it is overlooked as they are minor things that are really not a big deal to your tree. However, if left unattended, it will result in a much worse state than just your tree’s leaves deteriorating. It is more important to take care of these problems in their early stages than attending to them when the problem is already at its worst. Luckily, there are also many ways to treat your tree as there are many reasons for these problems. And most importantly, they are very easy and simple.
Meet Tomas Clayton, a seasoned plant gardener who has been passionate about horticulture since he was a child. Tomas John developed a love for the natural world and a strong appreciation for the beauty of plants while growing up on a farm.
