Natural soil? That could be the problem. It should really have gone into
well a drained, open soil mixture. Blocked drainage holes are another
possibility that I have nearly lost an oak tree to in the past. Lift the
bucket and check its weight. If it feels very heavy make some new holes
around the bottom and sides of the bucket. If water floods out then you
are likely to have rotted off many of the roots. Mine was revived by a
complete repot (in the height of summer!) washing all soil off, cutting
away dead roots and placing on a heated cable. It is now, six years
later, a showable tree.

Good luck

Kev Bailey




-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf
Of Colin Horn
Sent: 27 May 2003 02:30
To:
Subject: [IBC] oak in a bad situation

A member from my club collected a Kellog Oak in January, and gave it to
me
in early march. It is in a 5 gallon bucket with its natural soil. It has
been doin great. Leaves have been booming (its a diciduous tree), and
new
shoots have been showing. Several days ago however, I noticed many
leaves
are turning yellow, and brown at the tips. It has been very warm the
past
week, and I ussually keep it in the full sun. I moved it into a more
shady
area when I noticed the problem, but it is getting worse. Any thoughts
what
it could be, or how I could treat it? Thanks so much. - Colin Horn
Orinda,
CA



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