u/Defiant_Tangelo2694

A few weeks ago i asked because it had clumps of darkened leaves on the underside of the branches. Short answer was some time type of fungus. Without treatment other than taking those clumps off and waiting for storms to pass, that browning went away. Now I am finding clumps of crispy dried leaves with little to no browning on them. Is it just the weather? Defoliant drift from neighbors? There was a creeping purple weed in that area and those are all crispy critters too. It looks like a hot august sun hit the shadiest part of my yard. I try to keep things organic and try to only water in july and august or when planting new plants using snow and rain for the yard.

The leaves look dry but they are still soft, like you left your basil or mint from the store in the fridge too long. Its a 10+ year old pear tree. Last year was its first high yield crop. I dont use chemicals, fertilizer, etc. I have watered it a few times this year because snowfall was non-existent this winer and we were headed to the 100s in March which is not normal. Other than the extra dryness, it is well established and accustomed to only receiving rain and snow. What ever is going on with this per, it might also be going on with two store bought weeping willows and a volunteer 2 year old cottonwood- all of which have yellowing leaves. just wondering what I should do to fix it and what could be causing it. Thank you