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Newly Planted Crabapple Limb Death: Transplant Shock Watering

10-year-old fruitless snow crabapple planted 3 months ago near sprinkler system; 4 limbs dead, leafless.

Cause: Insufficient Water for Root Loss

Large transplanted trees lose massive roots. Deep water twice weekly (1 inch per session—use pan under sprinkler). Mulch 3 ft out, 3 in deep, not touching trunk. Holds moisture for recovering roots.

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