Himalayan Birches - yellowing leaves
Last post 10-08-2012 3:48 PM by The Hedge Folk. 1 replies.
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25/07/2012 06:24 AM
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- Gillyflowers
- Cheltenham
- 25 Jul 2012
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I planted 21 Himalayan Birches about a month ago - in groups of 3. I have clay type soil, and as it hasn't stop raining I haven't watered them apart from the first couple of days. Yesterday I noticed some of the leaves are yellowing. Is this due to the recent dry sunny weather? They are young (1.5 - 2M); I dug big holes and mixed in the recommended planting compost/bonemeal. What is going wrong, and do I need to worry!? Thanks
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10/08/2012 03:48 PM
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Sorry you seem to be having a problem. If you only planted them a month ago I assume that they were container grown. If that is the case, the most likely reason for the yellowing, I am afraid, is that the planting holes are not draining and are full of water. Almost all tree roots need drainage to allow them to breathe (exceptions are things like willows and alders). A waterlogged planting hole will make survival more difficult and will encourage the onset of root rot which may kill the tree. Given that they are planted, there is not very much you can do excpet cross your fingers and hope for dry weather. Needless to say, unless we get a drought, don't water.... Good luck Catherine
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