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| This is year 2 for this tree in my yard. Both years, the leaves have withered and turned brown. New growth does appear. We attributed it to transplanting, the heat and wind. However, after doing some online reading, is this what is termed "flagging"? Is it normal? |
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- Posted by wisconsitom 4/5 WI (My Page) on Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 13:36
| No, flagging usually refers to a single branch within the crown wilting and browning up. That damage is spread out all over. I see Z 9 and wonder where you are. As American elms are native up here, and I know they are native to a vast chunk of E. North America, but not so much the hotter parts, that seems like it could be a part of what's happening here-trying to grow this tree in an unsuitable area. Not sure.....just pondering. Provide some additional background for us. We may be able to zero in on what's happening. +oM |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 14:20
| whats with the torture rig??? i find it hard to believe that a tree that small needs that much staking.. and explain. ... in detail.. how you water ... my guess is lack of water AT DEPTH ... where the roots are ... and perhaps divergent soil types on a potted plant ... i see the green lawn.. so you must water it.. but that is usually not enough DEEP water.. for a young transplanted tree ... ken |
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| Sorry for the lack of details...I have more info in another post (City Oak) and didn't think to carry it over. We reside in Corpus Christi (inland) where the soil is mucky clay. It's very hot and VERY WINDY (thus the torture device). We previously lived closer to the water where the soil was sandy and are still adjusting to gardening in clay soil. We have a Cedar (Lace Bark) Elm that we planted about 2 years before the American Elm that's doing well. I've attached a photo that gives you an idea of the tree locations in the yard. All receive sunlight throughout the day. I'm not sure what is considered deep watering...but with the clay soil, water begins to runoff or pool if left in one location for any significant length of time. We generally hand water every few days as well as set sprinklers for the grass. Appreciate your time and input! |
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- Posted by greenthumbzdude (My Page) on Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 17:10
| your american elm could be a northern form or 'race'. Just about every tree species has a northern and southern form. Examples include red oak, tulip poplar, and some maples. The southern forms are adapted to prolonged heat and a longer growing season. |
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- Posted by wisconsitom 4/5 WI (My Page) on Sun, Jul 29, 12 at 20:29
| Yeah^. Had you not told us Am. elm, I would never have thought that was it from the picture. Afraid I'm not going to be much help. The thing just looks really beat up. Chlorotic (Yellow foliage that should be green), poor branch structure, and then the leaf scorch or whatever is occurring. More problems with new transplants have to do with moisture management than anything else, so I'd too guess this is the underlying problem. As well as the possibility that this tree or this strain of this tree is just not well adapted to your area. +oM |
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- Posted by ken_adrian z5 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 30, 12 at 8:54
| in one of your other posts.. we linked and described planting in clay.. high and bermed ... the other upside to such.. is that you can actually deliver water to at least half the root mass ... i know absolutely nothing about CCristi.. but perhaps.. at the PROPER TIME.. it might be to your advantage to dig it back up.. and plant it at proper height.. so you have a better chance to provide PROPER water ... you might also consider a soil test.. to find out what if anything .. your soil is lacking [the chlorosis comments] ... see link from AmE in tx .. go figure ... ken |
Here is a link that might be useful: link
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| What happens on the other side of that fence? Fertilizer for grass that includes broad-leaf weed killers can damage trees. Chlorine from pool water could be damaging as well - use more fresh water to dilute it. |
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| Give it 10-15 gallons per inch of trunk diameter once a week. Just put hose down by tree and let it run slowly in one spot til at least that amount is out. More water would be better than less. These trees grow wild over much of Texas but not Corpus that I am aware of. Cedar Elm is not the same as Lacebark Elm. Cedar Elm is suitable for all of Texas and is a very reliable quality replacement if this one gives up the ghost. |
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