where did you get the trees from? If local I would contact them. I think you are
over fertilizing the plants. sorry dont think I can really be very helpful long
distance. Ingrid

"Doctrupp" wrote:

I meant that I put Vigoro fertilizer granules in the soil prior to
planting and continue using that compound to re-fertilize. The bag
says it lasts 3 months. My husband just got spikes but I haven't put
them in yet. Located in NJ zone 6-7. The trees are in full sun lining
our driveway. The soil is rather clay-like but we bought screened
topsoil and enriched it when planting. Initially, watering was 1-2
times a week (including rainfall) for the first month or so.



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