New Trees dropping leaves

17 years ago

I recently had planted 2 red maples, 2 dd blanchard magnolias, 2 sarah's favorite crepe myrtles and 2 willow oaks.

I was told that the maples, oaks, and crepe myrtles will lose their leaves in the fall...I am wondering if it is normal for:

Both of the crepe myrtle's leaves changed colors, but one still has its leaves and the other seemed to drop its leaves all at once. Is this normal or is it a sign of trouble with the tree?
The maples and oaks are not changing their leaf colors at the same time..Does this mean that one of oaks and one of the maples is sick?
Do the dd blanchard magnolias lose their leaves or change color in the fall?
What are the watering requirements for newly planted trees and gardens in the winter?

Any info. on the above would be appreciated as I am completely new to gardening..(if not already obvious)

Thanks,

Rouxtroux

Comments (3)

Josh
17 years ago
Rouxtroux, It's quite normal for trees of the same species planted at same time to grow at different rates, color at different times in fall, leaf out in spring later or earlier than another. Plus newly planted trees will adapt to their new soil in slightly different ways so I wouldn't worry about the variations.

I'm not familiar with the Blanchard Magnolia...you might call your nursery.

Newly planted trees and shrubs need a good watering once a week for the first year or two. If it doesn't rain, water well. I'm assuming you have them planted in good well drained soil. They should be fine.

This forum isn't very busy...you might want to post on the Trees forum which has some awesome tree experts which give friendly help. Good luck with your new trees. josh

Here is a link that might be useful: Tree Forum
rouxtroux
Original Author
17 years ago
Will do, Thanks josh!
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buford
17 years ago
I planted 4 crepe myrtles which were labeled the same, but they are all different. Different color blooms, different fall color, etc. So it is possible. Also, newly planted trees take a while to become established and may not behave as other mature trees of the same types.