Mountain Ash Has Very Little Leaf Growth

Question From: D. Beck - Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States
Q: Our mountain ash does not look like it has a healthy leaf growth this year. We have had a hot and dry spring. Our maple, redbud and birch trees look fine. Does the mountain ash require more water?
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A: Sorry to say your tree is toast. It does not have enough leaves to feed itself. The problems with this tree began long before spring. Sorry for your loss. Best Nancy