I had 2 honey locust trees planted in my parkway in mid June. One is doing great and the other appears to not be doing so good. The leaves are turning yellow and starting to fall off.
The leaves are supposed to stay green until the fall.
They both were in a burlap ball and they are about 15 feet in height. Can I save it? Is it too late?
2007-07-27 14:11:47 · 6 answers · asked by rdb46311 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Hi
I am a professional arborist. It sounds like three things are occurring. First if the soil is too alkalineThat can yellow their leaves. Second Shock from transplant can also yellow the leaves. Third overwatering can cause yellowing. If the tree is buried too deeply any place above the flared portion where the tree spreads out to the root from the trunk (called the Breath Collar) can Suffocate the tree.
What can you do? First go get a good root stimulator like Monty's or Fertilome and apply it according to the instructions. Second if you are on a sprinkler reduce the water a bit. Third if dirt or mulch is above the breath collar pull it away from the base of the tree. Locusts are pretty hardy, depending if you dug these up yourself from a woods or if they were purchased from a nursery I'd say you have a better than good chance at saving them. Check with the seller.
Good Luck
2007-07-27 14:23:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Locust Tree Leaves
2016-10-07 07:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by theberge 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, I am not sure where you are located but it could be several things.
Is one tree seeing more water than the other? Is the soil different?
I agree it may just be transplant shock, but there can be other factors at work as well. You could take a leaf or two from the sick tree to the nursery where you purchased the tree and ask them for assistance. Most nurseries would be happy to assist you in keeping the tree alive.
2007-07-27 14:22:27 · answer #3 · answered by AuntLala 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try some plant vitamin B1. Follow directions on container Don't over water.
Doesn't sound too encouraging.
2007-07-27 14:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
transplant shock. make sure it was planted firmly. if not,replant.water well . may have to top it off
2007-07-27 14:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by glenn t 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound like a f'ag
2007-07-27 14:18:47 · answer #6 · answered by Kassie 1 · 0⤊ 8⤋