How Can I Save My Tree?

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I have a Horse Chestnut Tree in front of my home that starts to shed leaves in July.  By August it looks like it is full on autumn. The leaves turn brown and curl into themselves before falling.   I read on the interent that the tree might have been infected by a moth larvae, but I can’t find any information on how to heal the tree. 
Every spring, so far, the tree blooms again but I would hate to see it die with out trying to do something. 

Anyone know of a resource or remedy I can use?

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in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago

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Gardener1 | 13 years and 1 month ago

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Not to worry.  They all shed their leaves early.  Last to leaf up; first to lose them.  We have a 100 year old tree in our back yard. Had it pruned two years ago.  Healthy as a horse.

Minmin | 13 years and 8 months ago

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Call an arborist. They really would be your best bet in this situation.  I’m no expert, but it’s been my experience that horse chestnuts lose their leaves earlier than many other types of trees.  Maybe they’ve also been infested with a moth larvae.