smoke tree (bush?) Cotinus please help

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Dave47 Southern, CT(Zone 6a) Aug 18, 2005

I have a new, small, smoke tree(or bush?) Suddenly leaves have started dropping from the tips of branches with little or no discoloration. What could it be?
Dave

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grikdog St. Paul, MN(Zone 4a) Aug 18, 2005

I've heard they can get scab but you said there was no discoloration. Maybe it is just transplant shock? Is it brand new? Did you let it get dry?

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Dave47 Southern, CT(Zone 6a) Aug 18, 2005

DUE TO ITS DARK COLOR, IM NOT SURE IF ITS DISCOLORED. ITS NOT SHRIVELLED. IT HAS BEEN VERY DRY HERE AND I LET IT GET DRY LAST WEEK.
Thanks grikdog.

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Aug 25, 2005

Dave, be careful not to keep it too wet either. They are candy to Verticillium, and cannot stand poor drainage for that reason. Soak it good, then let it dry down before watering again.

Guy S.

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Dave47 Southern, CT(Zone 6a) Aug 26, 2005

Thanks Guy! Do you think it might be scab? The trouble has at least slowed down. Maybe it was thirst?
Dave

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StarhillForest Illinois, IL(Zone 5b) Aug 26, 2005

It probably was just dry. If it came in a container instead of B&B, and you didn't unravel the circling roots enough, it might not have rooted in beyond the original container mix. This could be fatal sometime in the future -- so if you suspect this problem, dig it back up when it's dormant, wash out most of the potting mix, spread the roots, and replant it (not too deep) like you would a bare root tree.

Guy S.

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Dave47 Southern, CT(Zone 6a) Aug 27, 2005

Thanks Guy! It was in a container (though I'm usually pretty good at opening up the roots).The weather here has been very hot & dry though. I'll keep an eye on it.
Dave

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