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Can anyone tell me what type of tree it is? We have sprinkler system watering this tree for 50 mins every alternate day for 3 months. Changed the mulch couple of months back but cant seem to understand what is wrong with this tree. It has no leaves and the ones on it are all brown as if the tree is dead or during fall season?
How do I know if the tree is dead or not. I been watering it constantly. It used to be fine but looks like it is getting sick. The bark has some green stuff on it but there are no leaves. Its been like this for a month or so. Its not dead because when I try to bend the branches they don't snap easily.
Maybe its Texas heat but I need your assistance in fixing this issue. I heard these trees are around $1500 or more? Is that true. I don't want to replace it if I can somehow fix it. How often should I water this in summer temperatures of 100 F or so.
Please experts tell me if this is normal or I should probably let the tree go and change the tree.
I don't know the kind of tree & I don't live in Texas, but judging from the size, I would assume it is a fairly established tree.
I can't imagine watering any tree, particularly one that has been around a while, every other day. Don't know if it is too late, but I would stop the watering. I have huge oak trees in my yard and I don't water them/I assume they have such deep roots that they are securing all the water they need, despite the limited water we have had this summer.
Even on my smaller trees that were just planted in the spring and last year, I don't water them more than once a week.
I don't know the kind of tree & I don't live in Texas, but judging from the size, I would assume it is a fairly established tree.
I can't imagine watering any tree, particularly one that has been around a while, every other day. Don't know if it is too late, but I would stop the watering. I have huge oak trees in my yard and I don't water them/I assume they have such deep roots that they are securing all the water they need, despite the limited water we have had this summer.
Even on my smaller trees that were just planted in the spring and last year, I don't water them more than once a week.
I hope your tree can make a comeback.
So is the tree dead? The house was built last year so probably the builder put it in Jan or so this year because it was an empty lot earlier. I just need to know what I need to do with it. I don't want HOA knocking at my door asking me to replace it. Thats why I been watering it ever since we moved in Feb but need to know if this is normal or its a lost cause (
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It's almost impossible to tell a tree unless you can see a healthy leaf. A closeup of a dead leaf would be helpful, though. If it was just planted within a year and is that size, yes, it probably cost over $1,000. I would expect it to need water weekly, but a deep soak throughout the first summer or even 2. The best way is a sprinkler that sprays out about the same distance as the branches spread.
One problem is that the landscapers may not have loosened up the root ball, and if rootbound under the ground the water is not reaching the roots but just running off the outside of the rootball. What I would do now is to use a fork spade to punch many holes 3-6" deep in the ground within two feet of the trunk base, and then give it a good soak with slow flow for an hour. Repeat weekly. It may be too late for it, but it's worth a shot.
It's almost impossible to tell a tree unless you can see a healthy leaf. A closeup of a dead leaf would be helpful, though. If it was just planted within a year and is that size, yes, it probably cost over $1,000. I would expect it to need water weekly, but a deep soak throughout the first summer or even 2. The best way is a sprinkler that sprays out about the same distance as the branches spread.
One problem is that the landscapers may not have loosened up the root ball, and if rootbound under the ground the water is not reaching the roots but just running off the outside of the rootball. What I would do now is to use a fork spade to punch many holes 3-6" deep in the ground within two feet of the trunk base, and then give it a good soak with slow flow for an hour. Repeat weekly. It may be too late for it, but it's worth a shot.
thanks for the input. Its worth a shot but what you mentioned about water is correct. Whenever I water the tree it would just flow down the street and it felt as if the tree wasn't really absorbing any. I thought that its due to the slope angle but now I know the root cause.
On a side note the builder should fix it if it is not properly installed.. not sure if it is part of warranty
it looks dead. but did it leaf out in spring, or has it been like this since winter?
if it did leaf out in spring, it could have gone dormant due to stress, in which case it could make a comeback. see if the small branches break or just bend - if they break pretty easily they're dead.
it looks dead. but did it leaf out in spring, or has it been like this since winter?
if it did leaf out in spring, it could have gone dormant due to stress, in which case it could make a comeback. see if the small branches break or just bend - if they break pretty easily they're dead.
It was fine in jan and feb but then the leaves started going brown and the green stuff covered the bark. I tried breaking the branches. They wont break with hand. I have to turn them and twist them to break them off (even the small ones). I started watering every day on top of alternate day sprinkler sessions. So I am not sure if it will make a comeback.
How long do I wait for comeback and how do I know if it is making a come back. Ideally, if it is dead why is there green stuff on the main bark. That should disappear right? or it has nothing to do with dead tree. Basically dead trees can have fungus as well..
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