Salix Integra Leaves Wilting

Question

I have purchased this salix integra tree about 2 weeks ago and planted it out in the garden, I actually bought two and one is healthy and doing well whereas one which has had equal amount of water and same conditions is wilting and all the leaves have dried up, will it recover? What can I do to help it? Any tips or advice will be greatly appreciated Thank you

Answer 1

This is unfortunate, but sometimes transplant shock is hard to avoid.It looks like one may be a little more hardy than the other, as this one looks to have succumb to overwatering. This tree needs moist, well draining soil. But it should never remain saturated for long periods.

This can be a sign of overfertilization, as well, but it would have to be in compost, without cutting the compost with soil, or it had to have been fed way too much for this to be the case.

Sometimes, it can recover, once the environment is more favorable for the tree. This article will help you to give this tree proper care:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/dappled-japanese-willow.htm

This article will help you with common problems as they arise:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/dappled-willow-problems.htm