Tricolor Beech Leaf Scorch After Planting: Transplant Shock

5-week-old tricolor beech (6 ft, from plastic pot) has brown leaf edges. Owner asks: scorch from underwatering or transplant shock?

Diagnosis: Transplant Shock + Underwatering

Proper planting: hole 2× root ball, same depth, good topsoil, 3″ mulch, 1″ water every 3 days (or moist to 6″).

New leaves without browning are a good sign. Maintain consistent moisture; tree should recover.

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