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New Texas Flowering Quince is taking the dive

Posted by zaphod42 SE WI 5 (My Page) on
Sat, May 22, 10 at 20:25

Two week old shrub has brown and curling leaves all over. We've had quite a bit of rain so its not too dry. Too wet, maybe? There's another one four feet away and its doing fine so I'm stumped. I have images, just need to figure out how to upload and will add later on.


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RE: New Texas Flowering Quince is taking the dive

you need a photo hosting site like photobucket.com, among others ...

can you add any facts that might help besides rain and brown leaves...

potted.. ball and burlap.

size

how planted

soil type

amendments.. ferts????

source of plants

etc

ken


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RE: New Texas Flowering Quince is taking the dive

Here are a couple images.

They came in a pot and we used the slow release fertilizer packet provided by the nursery. Came from a nursery where stock is grown in Wisconsin. We added new topsoil to the area when we were planting. Its a bit of a low spot so tends to retain a bit of water after big rains. That's about it.

Here is a link that might be useful: Texas Scarlet Flowering Quince


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RE: New Texas Flowering Quince is taking the dive

Not letting me see pix to verify transplant shock plus something else maybe. I must register to view.

Dan


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RE: New Texas Flowering Quince is taking the dive

It let me see the pix without having to register, but I'm clueless about quince. Sorry.


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RE: New Texas Flowering Quince is taking the dive

  • Posted by hortster 6A, southcentral KS (My Page) on
    Wed, May 26, 10 at 20:09

My #1 rule is never to apply fertilizer upon initial planting because it can cause a similar response. Not saying that is the cause of the brown-out. I have had my 'Cameo' quince completely defoliate (for whatever unknown reason) and come back completely, so don't give up! Scratch a stem or two with your thumbnail and if under the bark it is still green it may have a chance.
hortster


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RE: New Texas Flowering Quince is taking the dive

Don't assume that because it has rained the shrub has enough moisture at the roots. When first transplanted they need a good soaking. Check under that mulch and see if the ground is damp a few inches down. I would echo the idea of not fertilising until the shrub is established. (Personally I'd question it then too, but that's a bit contentious).


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