I also bought an ash tree last August that is only leafing out in spots. My other two are in full and the vitex and desert willow are already greening. All Ash I have seen are in full leaf in my neighborhood. Is it likely that it will fill out?

Both trees are covered by the nursery but I don't want to jump the gun. Any help would be great.

Thanks

Also remember new plants are putting energy in establishing a root system (thankfully) so may be slow. And as just mentioned above, mesquites are slow.....and if in a cold area, can die (but not this winter).

When in doubt about any woody plant do two tests:
1. Feel the limbs. On the side away from the sun, it should be cooler than air temp indicating water movement. If its air temp, chances are it's gone.

2. Flexibility......bend some stems, branchlets, etc. If flexible, not brittle, there's still hope.

I'm in a cold pocket near the river, my fragrant ash, vitex and desert willows are just leafing out.