Comments on: Rose Of Sharon: Late Summer Flower Power!

By: Allyn Paul

Allyn Paul — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:02:45 +0000

Hi Ruth,
some “transplant shock” is normal for about a week or so. If it persists, then you may have them planted too deep , or too shalllow. you want the original root ball to be a couple inches above the grade. Anything planted in the dead of summer will have a little harder time adjusting anyway.
if it gets worse, contact me with some pics and we will see what is the problem,
AL

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:33:30 +0000

I just planted 3 Collie Mullens in my yard. After planting I had trouble with leaves turning yellow and falling off. I thought I was giving them too much water but the green leaves were wilted and looked thirsty. Are the leaves turning and yellow and falling off because of being recently planted? I have also read you can prune to grow as a tree. I have one planted on each side of my walkway and am interested in pruning those two to grow as small trees. Any advice you have would be appreciated.

By: Allyn Paul

Allyn Paul — Wed, 13 May 2009 05:15:36 +0000

Sheena,
sounds like scale (an insect) and you are actually seeing the frass (poop).
the tree will need to be sprayed with an insecticide throughout the summer.
Best advice is to go to your local university extension office and let them tell you what to get.
if not, then get a general purpose tree/shrub spray like Sevin and use it as directed on the label.
AL