Newly planted NW poplar tree problems

[BCbound]

Hello,

I've recently planted a NW poplar tree and 3 days later the leaves turn yellow. Shortly after that some of the leaves have started to drop?

Any insight to this problem would be great.

 

[Wazzu]

Yes, buy a couple more and plant them too. Or return the one you got.

 

[Wazzu]

Actually it might be too hot to be planting trees this time of year.

 

[sinawali]

Sounds like you got a water problem. Try to water the tree.
Eventually it's only the planting shock.

 

[BCbound]

Thanks,

I suspect planting shock as well. Watering shouldn't be an issue as I've actually ask the client to ease off on the watering. Each time I visited the tree the soil was soaking down to 10 inches. I'll keep an eye on it and let it be till next season. Replace it then if need be.

 

[ch woodchuck]

They are deciduous..You are further north..That time of the yr.This is zone 17 and our poplars,willows and cottonwoods are beginning to turn.