We Have 10 Newly Planted Oak Trees (bare-root) 6ft High Planted Late February. Don’t Look Like They Are Growing?

Question

We have been watering them regularly and have a water irrigation loop installed, the leaves from last year are still on some of the trees. Do they not grow much in the first year after being disturbed.

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

Answer 1

This can be normal, to a degree. I would be careful with watering, though. It will only need water once the soil is completely dry down to about 2 or 3 inches. Overwatering is one of the most common reasons that a transplant will fail.

I would try removing the leaves, and giving the very tips of the branch a snip. Sometimes this can kickstart things.

This article will help you to care for the young trees:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/how-to-grow-an-oak-tree.htm