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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    It is possible that there are air pockets in the soil that are affecting the roots. I would step firmly on the root balls to help collapse any air pockets. Flood the area with water to help fill them in. Continue watering. It may also have a fungus disease, so I would treat the plant with a fungicide (Neem oil is good). For additional info on transplant shock, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 7, 2014
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    I suspect that it may be dying from stress or from a fungus, but should be able to tell more if I can see how the problem is affecting it. Please go ahead and send the picture to questions@gardeningknowhow.com.

    The interior foliage may be dying back due to a lack of light, but it may also be a fungus that is attacking the interior due to a lack of air circulation. The lack of light issue is somewhat normal, but it is not normally that abrupt and severe. Has something happened that may have limited the light to the plant recently? As a precaution, I would recommend treating the plant with a fungicide. If the interior die off is due to a fungus, this will help to clear it up.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 2, 2015
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    With the leyland cypress, the rule of thumb is to never cut back into bare wood. As long as there are still green fronds on the branches, you can cut back. Branches devoid of foliage will never bud out again and re-grow and you will be left with bare areas that won't be green again. To avoid brown patches, you should prune during the growing season and do not cut into older, leafless growth.

    I hope that helps.

    For more information on growing cypress trees, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/leyland-cypress/growing-leyland-cypress-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 6, 2015
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    Cypress trees can grow upwards of 100 feet tall. I am unable to answer your other questions because your photos did not upload.

    For more information on cypress, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cypress/growing-cypress-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 27, 2015
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    If it has been 7 years since was done, it is likely not the cause of the current problem. Unfortunately, it is very hard to diagnose tree problems without examining the tree. If you can, I would recommend having a local tree expert come and look at the tree. If this is not possible, then treat the tree with both a fungicide and a pesticide. This would treat a significant number of issues that could be causing the problem. This is your best bet if you cannot have someone examine the tree.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 14, 2015
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    Yes, you may be watering to much.
    Italian Cypress can survive in nearly all soil types and are drought tolerant.

    Cut back on the watering.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 11, 2015
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    Increase watering. Container plantings need daily water and even twice daily if the temperatures are above 85 degrees.

    You can prune away dead material.

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