Re: Problems with Thuja Smaragd


bobr Wrote:
> I planted five of these conifers in mid july and they seemed to be doing
> quite well. However the the start of this month they started to show
> signs of browning of the foliage, not all over but in patches. Some of
> this foliage has been shed the majority is still a healthy looking dark
> green. Any imput would be gratefully recieved.
>
> Am a new member and a new gardener so I am looking forward to reading
> and posting more in the future.

Assuming the trees were potted and not bare root, did you tease out the
root system upon planting and if your soil type is very different from
what they were grown in, did you compromise by making a mix of both
types in the planting hole?

I assume you watered well and no fires or sprays got near them. Also, I
hope you didn't add too much fertilizer in the planting hole.

The trees could be under stress trying to get established as it is
happening to all five.

If what I think is correct, perhaps a remedy is to lift and replant.
The trees are young and October should be kind enough for this action.

Just my tuppence worth!

Regards,

Fred.


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