Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Wilting Lyonothamnus (Catalina Ironwood), 1 by Plantmum6

Plantmum6 wrote:
Thanks Ecrane,

I have gophers in the backyard and I have seen so tell-tale signs of them in the front. I did feel around the soil but I don't think that is the issue. I diagnose soil/watering every day at work and after 20 plus years I rarely lose a plant to something like that.

Upon closer inspection it appears that the tree has sent out a flush of new growth over the past several days, and that is mainly what is wilting. That would explain the yellowing inner leaves. It just looks awful. Has anyone grown this tree or have enough experience to know if this is normal on very soft new growth?

I am attaching some images.