River birch looses 90% of leaves in Texas heat wave, new leaves now emerging

Aug 15, 2003 1 Replies

My Houston-area River Birch planted a year ago lost all but the the outermost leaves in last week's heat wave.



A week later, new leaves are emerging as if were spring.



Willl this affect the tree's ability to lose leaves again in the Fall (some time in November) and re-leaf in the Spring?



Are there any precautions I need to take?



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Make sure it gets PLENTY of water . . . at least an inch a week. One or two good soakings are better than watering every day, though. Watch the trunk for sun scald. It should be OK.

Chris Owens

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