Little Leave Linden Transplanted But Upper Part Died. Growth Is Coming From The Lower Trunk Moving Upwards. Will Thsi Be A New Tr

Question

ee? Whole tree remains, about 8\’ft tall. Growth is coming from lower trunk, not a stump

Answer 1

It sounds like the upper graft portion, which is usually a different Linden species, has died. It sounds like the bottom portion, or the rootstock, is still alive. This WILL be a new tree or trees, but it may not be the tree that you purchased.

In the future, these trees will prefer a Spring or Fall planting. The heat of Summer will almost always cause the transplant to fail.

Here are some articles to help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/linden

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/can-grafted-trees-revert-to-their-root-stock.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-a-graft-collar.htm