My first guess would be winter burn, especially with the January we had this
year. C. nootkatensis does not fare well with cold, dry conditions. In my
opinion they are also a bit slow to root. Given the fact it had not much
time to add fine roots the desiccation pressure may have done it in.

Look, too, for rodent damage where the trunk meets the ground as well. Those
same winter conditions forced a lot of rodents into mulched areas with
nothing to eat for a long time. Also beware of road salt, and chlorine from
pool filter backflush.

My condolences.

--
Mike LaMana, MS
Heartwood Consulting Services, LLC
Toms River, NJ
www.HeartwoodConsulting.net



"Jack" wrote in message
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Hello all,
I have a weeping cypress that seems to be dying. I planted it last year
in
May. It made it through the winter, but it is now turning brown. I think
it is dying. I have no idea what to do. Please advise.

Rhode Island. Plant is 6 feet tall.
Thank you for your help.