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young weeping beech losing leaves
George102
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Hello
I wonder if somebody could advise me please.
Last year we planted two beautiful weeping beech approx 2.0M tall planted.
The purple tree is thriving and in rude health however the copper specimen is well on the way to loosing all leaves. You only have to touch them and they fall to the ground.
Most of the leaves appear to be dead, curling and brown and 'crispy', although there are still some stems with seemingly healthy leaves.
I have checked for aphids/spotting but there is nothing obvious.
(We are located in a village outside Northampton)
Look forward to hearing
Rgds, George
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Has it been regularly and copiously watered? The spring and early summer were very dry.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Hmm, no, I didn't realise it was necessary to do so!
Wiil start now, hoping it's not to late
Many thanks for response
I would have been giving it at least a bucket full of water at least three times a week since early March.
Y ou may find this of help https://www.barcham.co.uk/guides-advice/planting-guide/how-much-to-water-newly-planted-trees/
Fingers crossed!
Last edited: 02 July 2017 10:25:08
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
OK, thanks
I have just put the hose on 'trickle'
A you say, fingers crossed.......
Thanks again