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Old 18-06-2003, 04:20 AM
Victor M. Martinez
 
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Default Peach Tree & Crepe Murtle Questions

br wrote:
I planted a Red Globe peach tree about 2-3 months ago, and the tree
has always looked a little sick


You planted it too late.

http://www.geocities.com/rbalach/Garden02.jpg
I'm not sure what the tree is supposed to look like, i water it


It doesn't look too bad.

regularly and gave it some miracle grow but it just doesn't seem to be


How often do you water? Water deeply every 4 to 5 days, no more. The
easiest way to kill a new tree is to overwater it.

Also the tree has this at the bottom of the main trunk. It seems to be
oozing some kind of liquid. Not sure what it is / if it is a problem.
http://www.geocities.com/rbalach/Garden03.jpg


Doesn't look too bad.

Found this bug in the tree, dunno what it is, if it is a problem.
http://www.geocities.com/rbalach/Garden05.jpg


Bug is ok.

I also planted a Crepe Murtle about a month ago and it seems to be


Way too late for planting trees, the tree is under a lot of stress right
now.


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