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Old 12-10-2010, 10:34 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 11 Oct, 16:06, echinosum
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STEPHEN;902455 Wrote: I moved a pencil like large conifer *from one corner to another. i have

noticed that the tree like conifer has or is going brown. What is going
on
with it? What do i have to do with it. I soaked it last Saturday for
30/45
mins was that a good move?


tia


Some conifers naturally have bits that go brown and fall off. *On
others, it suggests death, at least of parts of it. The tree no longer
has all its roots, so it no longer has the strength to maintain all its
foliage, it will probably shed some.

Some species of trees really resent root disturbance and are likely to
die if you try to move them - cedar, eucalyptus are well known cases.
With more forgiving species, it is usually to do it in winter when the
tree is dormant, or in early autumn when the tree is generating root
growth rather than above-ground growth. If you didn't bring enough roots
with you, or did it when it was highly active above ground, these could
be reasons for lack of success. Having moved it, you need to water
regularly until the roots regrow, typically a full season.

If you want to understand more about it, I suggest to start with finding
out what kind of tree you have.

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echinosum


You say you moved it, you don't say when or how tall it is.