I finally got my city to plant a native tree in my yard and it's struggling

I pushed for a bur oak instead of a Norway maple, thinking it would need less water and help local bugs. But after a dry month in Springfield, the leaves are turning brown way too early. I learned even native plants need extra help when they're young and the weather is weird. What's the best way to give a new tree a good start without wasting a ton of water?

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3 Comments

sammartinez19h ago

Even natives need a little helicopter parenting.

simonk9818h ago

Tell me about it, my mom still texts me to wear a jacket.

davis.olivia16h ago

Wait, your mom texts you about jackets? Mine just yells up the stairs.