Re: Tree Dying

what type of plant is growing around the tree? Is it a parasitical plant? 
Try to figure out what type of weed it is, it may be the problem, though 
watering is definately needed for new trees.


"Rob" <rob.mccarthy@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>I planted a Golden Chain tree back in May. It was growing great up
> until about a 3 weeks to a month ago. It had all kinds of new growth
> and very full. Then all of a sudden the leaves started dying and
> dropping off. I've visually inspected it and found no trace of any
> bugs on it. The only thing I have noticed recently is a weed growing
> up around the base of the tree. When I first noticed it was very small
> and I just pulled it out. But yesterday I checked it and it had start
> filling in all around the base of the tree much thicker. Do you thing
> this weed could have something to do with the growth of the tree. I
> tried pulling it out, the leaves pulled up but it definitely did not
> get the root, must be below the surface several inches at least. If it
> is this weed causing the problems, how do I could about  killing it
> without harming the tree? What else could it be if not the weed? It
> was growing so well for several months.
>
> Thanks for any help!
>