Replanted aucuba wilting/dying

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jsquared Vienna, VA May 16, 2012

I dug up an aucuba and replanted it under a pine tree. Dug a large hole for it, and there seemed to be enough roots. The next day it started to wilt badly. The leaves just droop. I have watered it and it has rained considerably, but 2 weeks later it is still alive but still wilting. Any ideas?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 16, 2012

It sounds like transplant shock and possible root damage.. Did you water the plant well before moving? Did you prune it back before moving? You could use some root stimulator or one of the products made for use on transplanted shrubs. You may want to prune it back to reduce some of the stress on the plant while it is producing new roots.

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jsquared Vienna, VA May 17, 2012

Thanks, good suggestion. I will follow up on that.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 17, 2012

Good luck to you. I hope it recovers quickly.

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