My chestnut tree seedlings’ leaves are curling, is that from overwatering?

In addition to curling of the lower leaves, the second seedling has brownish colored leaves. Are these serious problems? I am in Connecticut now but taking these with me when I return to East Texas, will they survive?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 06/16/2020 @ 6:01 pm

These trees can be pretty drought tolerant, and generally the soil should be allowed to dry almost completely between watering in container.

You can try watering in a solution of 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide with 1 cup water once the soil is almost completely dry. This will help stop the infection. Old growth will not recover, but new growth should remain green. Once the treatment has been applied, then wait until the soil is dry again, and do the treatment once more.

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