transplant shock? I have never planted cedars but nearly everything else from annual flowers to shrubs to trees declines and wilts a bit after transplanting. The brown leaves are probably dead so you can take them off. I also don't think watering heavily everyday is necessary they also need air to grow. I would wait to see what happens in the spring :)

Good Luck.

SCG

Thanks, that makes me feel a bit better. I'm still waiting for the installer to come check them out.

Plants are really tough I am learning. They need time to adjust and are often lack luster the first year or two. Give them some time and I am sure they will be fine.

SCG

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it looks normal. Instead of looking for the browning, check to see if the leaves are healthy. Usually when there's transplant shock, some branches are affected and will turn brown but the remaining green leaves will show a lively green colour.

Its possible the plants were not thoroughly watered before being planted in the ground. I find that transplant shock is reduced when the plant has had a chance to absorb as much fluid before it's transferred.. anything things look like it's fine.. Just don't over water them. they can actually die from that as well because roots can drown in too much water.

make sure this winter to mulch them for their first winter in teh ground.

They look normal for a transplant. They might be getting more sunlight then they were getting in a nursery as they are quite small still and I can see they are adapting to the level of sunlight. Check the ground water before watering. Different varieties of cedars have different water requirements. Generally they like moisture but not wet feet. You have mulch down so ease up a bit on the water frequency.

BTW, Let the brown tips drop to the ground as a mulch.

White Cedar also sheds old leaves in the fall...they turn yellow/brown before eventually falling off.

How do you guys think they look now? Can you tell if the roots have 'taken'?

they look really good.

If you want them to take they need water and lots of it

Ok thanks, I see a lot of new growth in the last week so I assume they are doing ok.