Weeping Redbud Transplant Shock: Water Deeply and Often

Oklahoma clay soil; 4-ft weeping redbud planted by nursery, leaves brown and shriveled in 2 weeks.

Fix: Massive Watering

Tree needs lots of water to establish. Water every other day at medium drip for 15–30 min, soaking 2 ft radius. Not soggy, but near that. Continue for 2 months, then twice weekly. Redbud is native and drought-tolerant once established.

Outlook

Will likely re-leaf this year if not dead. Clay soil holds water—don't overdo, but don't let dry.