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wilt-pruf on deciduous trees
I have recently transplanted red maples-4" caliper, no root ball- that were donated. In our current drouthy period I am looking for any edge. Does anyone have experience with May applications of wilt pruf to red maple (blaze and october glory). I can water thoroughly prior. I already purchased the wilt pruf, but am hesitant. Any advice welcome.
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Comment by Ed Macie on May 23, 2012 at 1:22pm -
Those are large trees for not having root balls. Were they containerized. Wilt pruf is an antiperspirant. That means that it inhibits transpiration of moisture from the leaves - this process has a cooling effect on the leaf surface which is especially important during the summer months. I think your hesitation to use the product is wise, especially since these trees are not established. You may find the leaves burning up instead of wilting. My suggestion is to keep the soil moist but well drained - and also spray the foliage during excessively hot periods, and keep the planting area well mulched.
Ed
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Comment by Neil Norton on May 23, 2012 at 12:20pm -
This question stumps me but I have asked my friends on American Grove and hopefully someone will answer soon. Neil
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