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Sad new cherry tree
I have recently planted a Montmorency cherry tree from a nursery. It was potted, about 7 ft tall, and had around 3 dozen leaves already. Since I have planted it, about 3-4 weeks now, there only remains about 12 healthy looking leaves. The rest have yellowed and dried up. I have read about transplant shock and this seems a lot like that but I want to know if I should be concerned. Is it normal to have a smaller number of leaves in the first year? Most of the dead leaves died quickly after planting and the good ones have remained green. I also did a 'scratch' test and it appears healthy otherwise. Any further guidance or expectation for this first year would be appreciated.
Hi,
As the leaves that left are holding on ok I suspect,as you did, that it’s just a replant shock.
Over the next few weeks you should see a steady improvement .
Remember to not let the soil dry out around your tree....a good watering reagularly until it’s well bedded in. Also stake the tree well to avoid rocking for a year or so.
As the leaves that left are holding on ok I suspect,as you did, that it’s just a replant shock.
Over the next few weeks you should see a steady improvement .
Remember to not let the soil dry out around your tree....a good watering reagularly until it’s well bedded in. Also stake the tree well to avoid rocking for a year or so.
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Thanks for the replies. The leaves are indeed holding on. When you say I should see improvement what should I be expecting? More leaves? New branch growth? Any sort of timeline I should be looking at? I am new to fruit trees and I have had trouble finding information.
Regarding watering, any recommendations? I have read to water with a 5 gallon bucket once a week if no rain. Some say soak with a slow drip hose. Naturally I don't want to overwater the tree either.
Another thought, should I be removing the dead/wilted leaves are just leave them in the tree?
Regarding watering, any recommendations? I have read to water with a 5 gallon bucket once a week if no rain. Some say soak with a slow drip hose. Naturally I don't want to overwater the tree either.
Another thought, should I be removing the dead/wilted leaves are just leave them in the tree?
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