Thanks for the reply. We planted it in a hole like they recommended. We have clayey soil, but I scored and penetrated it as shown in the UC Davis link.
I think it might be excessive shock due to the heat down here. I applied a general balanced NPK fertilizer and watered deeply, but the yellowing has gotten worse. More leaf shriveling and drop now. Pretty much only the top leaves are left.
I'm not sure if heavy watering can revive it really. Late spring down here on the gulf is as hot as summer everywhere else when planting a tree. Any other ideas on how we might be able to salvage it? I've done tomatoes and okra but never fruit trees, I appreciate the advice. Thanks!
I guess I can try to replant another one in the fall and let is settle in during winter dormancy if needed.
Thanks for the reply. We planted it in a hole like they recommended. We have clayey soil, but I scored and penetrated it as shown in the UC Davis link.
I think it might be excessive shock due to the heat down here. I applied a general balanced NPK fertilizer and watered deeply, but the yellowing has gotten worse. More leaf shriveling and drop now. Pretty much only the top leaves are left.
I'm not sure if heavy watering can revive it really. Late spring down here on the gulf is as hot as summer everywhere else when planting a tree. Any other ideas on how we might be able to salvage it? I've done tomatoes and okra but never fruit trees, I appreciate the advice. Thanks!
I guess I can try to replant another one in the fall and let is settle in during winter dormancy if needed.