Post-Planting Droop
Q: I planted a gorgeous Rising Sun redbud two weeks ago. The leaves are going partially limp, and I’m worried about my expensive tree.
A: I agree that this tree, whose real name is The Rising Sun redbud, is gorgeous! It is intriguing that such pretty leaf colors come from a native tree whose nondescript seedlings I commonly pull from my garden. It’s normal for a tree full of leaves to droop a little bit after planting. It’s inevitable that some of the water-supplying roots were damaged when you planted it. Keep the tree well-watered for a couple of weeks and the leaves will lose their droop as new roots grow.
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