DISEASE

NAME
Wind Injury
Environmental (Wind)


Description
This environmental problem relates to damage of the leaves and fruit from wind. Generally the leaves damaged from coldor hot dry wind causing them to have a burnt appearance as they turn brown. Leaves may also be shredded or damaged hindering natural growth. Trees and shrubs often have branches torn from strong winds or trees may be toppled.

Acer palmatum

Favoured Conditions
Plants are more damaged in exposed positions by strong winds that prevail during spring and autumn while the fruit is developing.
     
Affected Plants
Many plants are affected by wind injury including house plants such as ferns that are placed in draft or shrubs or trees planted in an open exposed position.

Acerspecies leaves are susceptible to drying out from excessive hot dry wind.

Citrusspecies. New foliage is torn or damaged causing the surrounding cells to develop into a leaf that is misshaped or puckered and is noticeable when the leaf is mature. The skin of fruit is also damaged from excessive rubbing against other fruit or twigs forming a scabby pattern.

Mahonia aquifoliumleaves are scorched by late winter to early spring cold winds and require protection in cool climates.

Non-chemical Control
When planting select a protected position or for established plants provide a windbreak.

Chemical Control
Not applicable in this case.