New Weeping Cherry in Texas Heat: Transplant Stress, Not Disease

Curled Leaves on Newly Planted Tree

Leaf curl and dryness on older leaves, with new growth emerging, is classic transplant stress in summer heat. Willows need abundant water.

Care Plan

• Water: 1 in. weekly (pan method) if no rain.
• Mulch: 3 in. organic, not touching trunk.
• Fertilizer spikes: Remove or wait until fall; high nitrogen burns new roots.

Curled leaves won't recover but will drop in fall. New growth signals life. Adjust watering; tree will establish by next year.