Weeping Cherry Yellowing in Southern California Heat

Spring-planted weeping cherry in SoCal: leaves yellowing in extreme heat. Good drainage, 2" mulch. Not underwatered? Overwatered?

Lawn sprinklers deliver <<1"/week. Grass outcompetes tree. Extreme heat increases need.

Consistent deep moisture is the fix—not more frequent shallow watering.

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