Question: Do Brown Leaves on a New Bradford Pear Tree in Summer Indicate Lack of Water?
"I just planted a new Bradford pear tree two weeks back this summer, and the leaves are turning brown and eventually coming down. Is this due to overwatering or does it mean it needs more water since it is pretty much a new tree? What is the general requirement of water for this tree? I live in Michigan as a reference."
Answer:
My guess is that your biggest problem is not how much or how little water your Bradford pear tree is getting, but rather the time of year you decided to plant it. Spring and fall are much better planting times; the summer heat is very difficult for new trees to tolerate.
Your Bradford pear tree is, then, probably just plain stressed out. As to watering requirements for young Bradford pear trees, I’d say roughly twice a week, although such advice is always “rough,” since there are too many variables to provide a precise watering schedule (size of tree, soil drainage, weather, etc.).
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