[Arid_gardener] Re: Still No Green Acacia Top Growth

[Olin Miller]

Your trees may still be okay.  If you are not being hassled by an HOA, the
city, or a neighbor, I would suggest giving it more time.

Olin
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----- Original Message ----- From: <kenpar72 at netzero.net>
> Kenneth, 85743,  kenpar72 at netzero.net
> We had a hard freeze a couple of days this past winter. I planted two
> trees in July 2006;#1 acacia saligna #2 acacia salicina. They were both
> doing great until the freeze. May question is both trees upper torso
> including the branches are bare,no new growth,leaves etc. I did the nail
> check under the bark which has darkened and no green underneath. However,
> checking near the bottom of the trunk it is more supple and green
> underneath. Should I give them more time or should I replant? Other
> acacias in my area are green and blooming. Thank you