wind burn.. legitimate or b.s.?

21 years ago

I purchased a dwarf arctic blue willow on sunday. I drove the thing home hanging out of the back of my car at 40 mph for no more than 1 mile. i planted and watered it thoroughly that afternoon.

I went to water it when i got home from work this evening and 2/3 of the leaves are completely dry, crumbled off when touched. I called the nursery where purchased and they claimed it was wind burned from the ride home, but will make a full recovery.

It sounds like total b.s. to me, but wanted another opinion. Will it recover? anyone care to comment?

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billie_ann
21 years ago
It's wind burn and with care it will recover. Send it to my house, lol. They are beautiful. Billie
bulldinkie
21 years ago
We bought a large holly one yearin spring it looked dead .We paid over 100 dollars for it.I was deermined to save it.I went back where I bought it explained what it looked like he said wind burn.Its a loss wont come back.I got Miracle grow for acid plants .I gave it some a few times.Its about 10 years later its gorgeous.Now in fall I spray it with wilt proof to help protect it.
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geoforce
21 years ago
Basically wind burn is simply severe dessication of the leaves which kills them. Works just like you blowing on something damp to dry it faster. Provided the plant is healthy and watered properly after planting, it will recover nicely, since most of the bulk will be undessicated.

George