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Garden Prince Almond Tree Yellow Leaves: Water and Patience

New bare-root almond in sandy Orlando soil, 3 months old, yellow leaves after dry then heavy rain: do not fertilize yet; roots need establishment. Yellow leaves = water stress.

Care

Water 3x/week for first month, then weekly 3 inches deep.
Don't rely on rain; check soil moisture.
Mulch 6+ inches from trunk.
Fertilize in fall (by October).

Note

Sandy soil drains fast; frequent watering critical for new trees. Root growth precedes top growth.

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