Cedar trouble

[trees88]

got a cust. with a 2mnth old transplant that is starting to go sour. Soil comp. is 80% clay 15% org. and 5% silt. Any suggestions?

 

[kennertree]

Could be a number of things. Is it planted too deep? Post some pics.

 

[trees88]

Havent inquired on depth yet and I'll get pics up tomorrow. What I do know is that the space was previously occupied by another American arborvitae that died. There are 9 total in the row, the five are thriving the last four are weak. All planted at the same date. The first group planted a couple of years before these all died within a year. No visible signs of disease. They are on a slope and with the hard packed clay was thinking water might be an issue.

 

[trees88]

They were all planted about 14" deep. Sorry can't get the pics at present

 

[treesurgeon]

most likely water, then bugs. any black walnuts in the area ever?

 

[trees88]

Did thorough check for bugs. Roots were clear as well as foliage. Walnuts are pretty scarce in this neck of the woods. Put mulch around base out to drip line and trees health seems to be improving week to week. Thanks for the response.

 

[Elmore]

Phytophthora

You may want to have a plant pathologist check for Phytophthora.