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Snowball Bush Leaf Scorch After Transplanting in Heat

Recently transplanted snowball bush (Viburnum opulus) in Maryland shows black leaf edges during hot, dry weather. Watered twice weekly for 20 minutes.

Cause: drought stress. New transplants need daily watering in summer heat.

Fix: water 20 minutes daily, apply organic fertilizer to encourage root growth.

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