I planted half a dozen larger bare-root Balsam firs this spring. Life got in the way so I didn't pay the attention to them that I should have, add that to the historical drought we've had in the Midwest and they don't look good.
There's a few green spots but they're 98% orange. That said the needles haven't dropped and I've been watering them weekly now.
Does anyone know the drought tolerance of Firs? Are these goners and should I just save my time and give up watering them?
Balsam fir - dormant or dead
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Re: Balsam fir - dormant or dead
Older firs have good drought tolerance. Younger firs...do not. Whips, which those are, have effectively no drought tolerance at all.
You can try and see if they make it but frankly, it's not looking good. That whip (which is not a fir) behind the fir will be just fine, however.
You can try and see if they make it but frankly, it's not looking good. That whip (which is not a fir) behind the fir will be just fine, however.
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Re: Balsam fir - dormant or dead
Okay, that's what I figured. I'll plan on ordering to replace them this winter. If they make it, great. If not, I'll have stock at the ready.
And yea, the poplars I planted a little later are doing just fine. I was much more diligent with the water from the get go with those.
And yea, the poplars I planted a little later are doing just fine. I was much more diligent with the water from the get go with those.
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