Wind burned?

[jdick2]

I have a young Shantung maple and a Witch Hazel tree I planted a couple of months ago. A lot of the leaves are green with brown and crispy edges.

Should I be worried? Is there anything I can do to help the trees?

Thanks in advance.

John

[e Craig]

Dieback from the tips, individual leaves and branches is usually symptom of too much or tuu little water. Is this what you see?

What's been the weather in your neighborhood? If you suspect too much water, then you must assess the drainage patterns, both surface and vertical.

Does water stand in the root areas? Do what you can to help it flow away.

As to vertical, the hole dug for newly planted trees may not be draining/drying. Also, soil conditions, especially under non-organic care, may not allow water to pass thru. There may be layers or interfaces that block the capillaries that carry the water.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted.

Take care.
Craig

[khwoz]

Have you sprayed with anything?

[jdick2]

In the last month it has almost rained everyday. I have not sprayed anything other tahn garret juice. I have done the sick tree treatment about a month ago.

Thanks

John

[khwoz]

It seems like your tree is too wet. Make sure the root flare is showing (1st part of sick tree treatment) & that water is draining away from area. Use one or more of the fungicide treatments found on this site (cornmeal juice, etc.) as a help.

[e Craig]

jdick2,

Your earlier posts indicate that you and your soils are in transition. We dunno how much of the earlier suggestions you have been inclined or able to do.

Indications are that you have worked with the root system, paid attention to the root flares, and probably staked them because of limited root systems. Since these are newly planted, you may still want to make some changes in their planting

Otherwise, it may be time to follow the old advice, "Don't just do something. Stand there!" or "When it rains, I let it."

Keep us posted.

Take care.
Craig