Well. it's not a disaster, but once a year is enough ... no more until next year. Just keep on with the watering, that way the roots will be able to develop enough small hairy roots to take up the nutrients with the water
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
actually @Dovefromabove can I ask one more question - why is it that the amelanchier looks healthy? I’ve given them the same water. I’m just curious - I guess the amelanchier was smaller 30l vs 50l - and it’s a different tree 😂 but still I’m a bit curious so wondered what your thoughts were if you don’t mind? Thanks!
The bigger the tree, the more water it needs early on after planting to help establish it. It has to get the bit below ground sorted in order to deal with the canopy. If it had been really well watered for the first 6 to 12 months after planting [depending on your conditions] the roots would be well down and established, and that helps trees during drier spells as they can access moisture lower down. I hardly have to water trees at all here because of the climate and soil
Always harder when they're planted in grass too. It's a lot of competition for that vital moisture if you don't live in a wetter area.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Hehe sounds nice! I’ve got the hose on the tree now - I was trying to send a video of the trickle to make sure I’m not over doing it but it won’t let me 😂 thanks for all the advice!
I don't think it looks too bad to be honest, but the extra watering just now, going into possibly much hotter, drier weather, will benefit it.
The little bit of food in spring will have done no harm, so don't worry about that. Regular mulching is far better for trees though, as long as the soil's moist before applying, if your climate's drier
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
If it had been really well watered for the first 6 to 12 months after planting [depending on your conditions] the roots would be well down and established, and that helps trees during drier spells as they can access moisture lower down. I hardly have to water trees at all here because of the climate and soil
Always harder when they're planted in grass too. It's a lot of competition for that vital moisture if you don't live in a wetter area.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
The little bit of food in spring will have done no harm, so don't worry about that. Regular mulching is far better for trees though, as long as the soil's moist before applying, if your climate's drier
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...