Planting dogwoods

Question

I planted a Venus dogwood about 6 weeks ago. It appeared healthy when planted but almost immediately the leaves started curling and turned brown . Now the leaves are dropping. Is this transplant shock or worse?

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Answer 1

This does appear as transplant shock. This can take awhile to recover, but it should. Here are some things that you can do to help it recover: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm