Newly planted amelanchier

Newly planted amelanchier

Question from Christine Tonge

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This was planted in April, and did not flower. The leaves are already turning bronze - is this normal for this time of year?
Christine

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Posted: Friday 19th of July 2013 09:41 AM

Re: Newly planted amelanchier
Christine Tonge
The picture shows the plant in June, it now has less leaves and a lot are now bronze
Replied: Friday 19th of July 2013 09:43 AM
Re: Newly planted amelanchier
Shoot User
Could be the extreme heat and not enough water
Replied: Friday 19th of July 2013 10:55 AM

Re: Re: Newly planted amelanchier
Christine Tonge
Thanks Carolyn It is exceptional weather. I have been watering every night but maybe not enough.
Replied: Friday 19th of July 2013 11:18 AM

Re: Re: Re: Newly planted amelanchier
Shoot User
Can you create any shade for it, with fleece perhaps?
Replied: Friday 19th of July 2013 11:53 AM

Re: Newly planted amelanchier
ELAINE HUTSON
I usually plant a 2inch diameter pipe that is as long as the root ball along side the tree and put a slow dripping hose in the pipe, this takes the water down to the root system, trees need about 3 years to establish.
Replied: Friday 19th of July 2013 08:01 PM

Re: Re: Newly planted amelanchier
Christine Tonge
Thanks Elaine - I will give it a go! Sounds kind of advanced for me!
Replied: Saturday 20th of July 2013 12:19 PM

Re: Re: Re: Newly planted amelanchier
ELAINE HUTSON
Now this is the DIY method, cut the bottom of a liter bottle of a soda pop, turn it upside down into a hole next to the plant and water into the base of the bottle a slow drip, is that simple enough?
Replied: Saturday 20th of July 2013 05:40 PM