We live in SE Pennsylvania and recently (April) planted a 6" Quivering Aspen tree. We're watering the tree approximately 10 gallons a week (assuming no rain) and it seems to be largely doing okay (growing).
One thing that is confusing is that some of the leaves, on various branches, turn black/die. This can happen on branches that are exhibiting new growth and the tree otherwise seems healthy?
Anyone know the cause and if this is something we should be concerned about?
Many thanks!
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kylehaines
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Did you really mean six inch? That is the height of the tree? I guess it could be trunk diameter, but since aspens are generally slender, that would be a very tall tree to be planting.
If it is really six inches tall, that is a tiny baby seedling and ten gallons seems like a ton of water to be pouring on a tiny seedling. Is it in the ground or in a pot? What is the soil like?
If it is really six inches tall, that is a tiny baby seedling and ten gallons seems like a ton of water to be pouring on a tiny seedling. Is it in the ground or in a pot? What is the soil like?
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