I've killed three trees; they live outdoors, quarter day sun, watered every other day - they flourish, go dormant in winter, then die! Any thoughts?
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You need to goggle the type of tree you have. Then find out the zone it is tolerant in. Just like any plant they tolerate a maximum temperature and a minimum temperature. Living here in California the shrub does well. So for instance if you live where the temperature gets below the plant tolerance you need to bring it in. Remember when you bring it in does not mean it will do well. You might need some natural light or heat on it. The internet can tell you exactly what your plant needs including water. Good Luck
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Could be that its not adapted to the climate. Chinese elm can adapt but have a harder time if they adapt to indoor and then poot outside. But some adapt well some don't.
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Could be that its not adapted to the climate. Chinese elm can adapt but have a harder time if they adapt to indoor and then poot outside. But some adapt well, some don't.
1743130
It takes time for the vegetation to die. I sprayed our driveway & it took about a week before I saw things start to go brown. but a few days after I saw things start to turn brown, everything I sprayed was dead. It did a great job!
867559
Its a normal die off when you first plant it. Mine came back strong after a couple leaves died out. I cut off the browning leaves after a few weeks and the plant was fine. Once the leaves start turning brown you have to just cut the leaf off.
566327
I live in Colorado foothills (5200 feet) and this was second attempt. It was not successful, they started well last year but all failed to come up this year. I believe winter kill, but not sure. I used planting directions from Ohio State, trenched an about 6 inches deep.
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Mine have struggled, and a of the four planted this spring two of died. It appears, however, that the two survivors might be ready to take off and grow. My only advise is not to have too high of hopes, but they appear spectacular enough to try. If not, I'll plant hardy kiwi in their place next year, as they are doing very well reaching for the top of the fence.
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The opposite. My experience is that they slowly die. I've been using cactus food and regular waterings, and yet, they still shrivel up. It could be my inexperience as a succulent affecionado, bur growth is something that has not happened.
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If you have fertile and well drained soil they should do very well where you life. As they are indeterminates, they might never stop growing as there will be no frost to kill them... In a sunny environment keep the well watered so the fruit won't crack.
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The brown (i.e., death leaves) fell off naturally on my tree. In fact over time (maybe 3- 4 months) all the original leaves died. But have no fear, new growth came-in concurrently. Now after 6 months, I have a fully formed beautiful tree with all new growth...and I let the brown leaves fall naturally. I would recommend not letting the dead leaves accumulate on the ground.
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Losing leaves in winter is normal...u do have to make sure the soil never dries out but u can usually drop down the watering to about 2 times a week...the leaves on mine act like a normal tree...start to drop in fall and then start coming back in spring
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when winter comes you are to cut it down to six ins. then put mulch around it. I have not planted it yet. I have been sick. So there for I still have it in the house. Its doing ok, but if you still have warme weather plant it.
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I grew them in mid to late summer and it appears they did not survive the Minnesota winter as there is no life at this time. Not sure if they are supposed to grow until June. I also bought one in August that was mature with flowers and planted it. I wondered if it di not have enough time to root out in only 4 weeks.
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I did not get mine in the cold but I do know that I loved my little tree and yes the pot I thought was to small so I called eves and they told me to trim the roots till it fits and that worked. My only problem was after 6 to 7 months I forgot to water it for close to a week and it died. I am going to get another tree strait from them since I still have the kit
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Our temps here in Mo are still swinging dramatically. 70s one day, 50s the next and night temps still dipping in the upper 30s and 40s -if I would order them now I'd go the pot route. If you live in the South and winter temps don't go below 50, I'd put right in the ground. I planted mine in large (very large) decoratine pots and moved into the garage over winter -our winter temps run in the minus temps and only the strongest survive. My friends who had these plants live in the deep South so I assumed they prefer and thrive with the warmer temps dspite their claim that they are Northern hardy Our temps here in Mo are still swinging dramatically. 70s one day, 50s the next and night temps still dipping in the upper 30s and 40s -if I would order them now I'd go the pot route. If you live in the South and winter temps don't go below 50, I'd put right in the ground. I planted mine in large (very large) decoratine pots and moved into the garage over winter -our winter temps run in the minus temps and only the strongest survive. My friends who had these plants live in the deep South so I assumed they prefer and thrive with the warmer temps dspite their claim that they are Northern hardy
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I bought three Hydrangea in the Fall. Gave one to my niece and kept two.None, NONE of the 3 made it through the Winter, which brings me to a question,does Amazon have a guarantee for the perennial purchases? Diane E Weigelt
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I never made it through the summer so I don't know. I am going to try again though. I don't think it is heat but I don't think the roots can get to cold either. It is comfortable in the mountains and gets cold but it needs flowing water and the roots need to be in the thick mud I think to protect the roots until established. Of course I'm probably the wrong one to ask as I killed my plants, but hey, I can have an opinion can't I? I would definitely try it, don't let me scare you off. Thanks, Sean
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I would recommend contacting the company. They are very responsive. I talked to them for advice when we first purchased the trees - and they have a 3 year warranty. We kept our trees in the basement for the winter (turned way too cold right after we purchased them) and then planted them this spring. They are already blooming. We had purchased Fuyu trees from another source and they didn't leaf out until the autumn, and one died. So far we are pleased. And we don't like the regular persimmons but love the Fuyu variety. Good luck!
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I only know what I read in the instructions. And yes, ours is thriving at the moment. But I understand that it does die in the winter and comes back in the spring. We don't have experience with this as yet. Good luck!