Rapid Yellowing After Cottonwood Transplant: Is the Tree Dying?

Same Diagnosis, Same Solution

One week post-transplant with widespread leaf yellowing indicates severe transplant shock, exacerbated by summer planting. The care protocol is identical to Article 18306: proper hole size, mulch, and measured deep watering every 3 days.

Key Difference

This tree shows faster symptom progression, suggesting greater root disturbance or heat exposure. Monitor for green cambium under bark on twigs. If present, continue care; recovery is still likely next spring.

Do Not Fertilize

First-year fertilization burns fragile new roots. Wait until the second growing season.