Light green leaves vs. dark green leaves

by Torey Lake
(Las Vegas, NV)

I'm not tech savy so couldn't figure out how to upload a picture. I have 3 chaste trees with beautiful dark leaves and lots of new growh. I have 1 chaste tree the has very light green leaves (not yellow) with very little new growth. Why is this tree's leaves not dark green like the others. I live in the desert of Las Vegas, NV. The tree was only planted along with the others, last March. Please can you help?

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Aug 08, 2020

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by: Jacki Cammidge, Certified Horticulturist

You haven't answered the right questions. As there are multiple plants that look ok, and one that doesn't, I suggest you look at the soil. It sounds like they may have been planted somewhere that is super rocky under the surface, and the one plant is showing that.

This would explain the issue, but it could also be caused by the wrong pH, not enough soil depth, not enough fertilizer, the wrong fertilizer, too much fertilizer that it can't access, etc, etc. You get the picture, right?

Without seeing the plants, and where they are, how big they are etc etc, I'm flying blind. If you need more information, use the contact link at the bottom of every page so we can start a conversation, and I can add a picture for you.

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Light green leaves vs. dark green leaves

by Torey Lake
(Las Vegas, NV)

I have 3 chaste trees with beautiful dark leaves and lots of new growh. I have 1 chaste tree the has very light green leaves (not yellow) with very little new growth. Why is this tree's leaves not dark green like the others. I live in the desert of Las Vegas, NV. The tree was only planted along with the others, last March. Please can you help?

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Aug 08, 2020

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by: Jacki Cammidge, Certified Horticulturist

Did you see my answer to your previous question? There is value to the image you've added here, but still lots of questions. I think you may need to do more probing into the soil conditions.

If your house is a new development, often, the construction company will scrape off any topsoil, selling it in bulk, leaving you with hard pan or second rate subsoil - no wonder some plants struggle.

You can try amending the soil near the 'sick' plant, using some compost and other additions, as well as giving it a little extra TLC in the form of micronutrients, mycorrhizal fungi or add some worm castings. I might also double check the pH of the soil, both around the healthy plants, and the sick one. Compare them, see if there is any difference.

Hope that helps.

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