Location: US, Mid Atlantic coast
I have two snowblossom cherry trees in the front yard planted about three years ago on the same day. One is very sickly and thin while the other has thrived. They get the same light and water. Both have started to change color and drop leaves for fall, but I've noticed lefty looks worse than usual. Any advice on how to nurse my small frail boy back to health?
My theory is that the hearty tree is doing well because it was planted next to a tree that was damaged and cut down, and it's feeding off the decaying root system in otherwise shitty soil. We have a lot of clay in the soil and I've heard that previous homeowners had trouble growing grass from sod.
by Visual_Pop4452
3 Comments
Make sure the root flare is exposed, and add a circle of mulch around it (without covering the flare). Otherwise not sure the disparity
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Water it if it goes too long without. I see the grass under it is not as green as the ring around it. Is there a mound there? It may be drying out too quickly. I would mix the ground lightly with a mulch to help.