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Posted 5 years 8 months ago #49234
Hi.

I dug up a beech in early spring. The tree sprouted new green leaves a month later.

Now the leaves has turned color to red/brown and are dropping.

What is wrong and what can i do?
Some people say that i should cover the tree in a black plastic bag.

Thank you.
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Posted 5 years 8 months ago #49237
Beech are iffy in my experience. This is a sign the roots cannot cope with the water demand of the leaves.

I would keep it out of the wind, out of direct sun and put it in a bright, sheltered spot.
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Posted 5 years 8 months ago #49252
I got the same problem with one of my trees.
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Posted 5 years 8 months ago #49255
That sounds very possible. The tree didn't had that much small roots, only some big roots, when I dug it up.

If the roots can't cope with the water demand of the leaves, will it then help if I prune back the branches?

Will you recommend cover the tree with a plastic bag? Then the soil will be kept warm and moist and perhaps help the roots??

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