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Red Robin Tree Dead?

  • 31-03-2014 2:51pm
    #1
    briancarr82
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    Hi all, i habe a red robin tree that's about 9 ft tall. It has leaves (green and red) in places but other branches are no sprouting leaves at all. I'm wondering is it dead? Sorry i don't have a picture. I'm wondering will trimming the tree right back help?


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  • #2
    celticbhoy27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 885 ✭✭✭celticbhoy27


    If it has red leaves, it's not dead. Red leaves are new growth which eventually reverts to green. A pic would be helpful for further diagnosis


  • #3
    Norfolk Enchants_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭Norfolk Enchants_


    briancarr82 wrote: »
    Hi all, i habe a red robin tree that's about 9 ft tall. It has leaves (green and red) in places but other branches are no sprouting leaves at all. I'm wondering is it dead? Sorry i don't have a picture. I'm wondering will trimming the tree right back help?
    Bit more info needed, like for instance is it planted in the ground or is it in a pot/container, it doesn't sound like it's dead, they are very hardy, also this time of year they can look their worst just before growth starts, a shot of fertiliser and/or a prune could be in order, fire up a picture and we'll have a proper look.


  • #4
    briancarr82
    Registered Users Posts: 313 ✭✭briancarr82


    Will take a picture at lunchtime and fire it up lads. It's planed in the ground in a flowerbed. I've just put a load of compost in it. Maybe as you say it needs a dose of fertiliser. I have it in about 3 years and it hasn't really taken off since. Sure i'll get this pic up later then hopefully i can get some more advise.


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