catlin elm

[mikeyhill11729]

Hey guys my catlin elm seems to be struggling. Leaves seem like a pale green and feel a little dry. I'm in ny and read multiple things on dormancy with this tree. I keep it outside for summer and bring in during winter. Only had for 1 year was doing well not sure what's wrong with it. If I over water I usually get yellow leaves but now there just pale. Scratched bark and is still green so I'm pretty sure it's still alive. I have in south window currently and water when dry. Thanks for your help and advice. I also think it's to late at this point to bring outside because it would shock it.

 

[sorce]

It looks like dormancy.

It should Probly be outside all year.

Sorce

 

[aml1014]

I agree that it looks like dormancy, I've tried keeping elm with my subtropicals before and they did the same thing in winter, now they just stay outside to sleep however long they please.

Aaron

 

[mikeyhill11729]

the leaves definitely has a dry feel to it is that normal when going dormant?

 

[sorce]

the leaves definitely has a dry feel to it is that normal when going dormant?

This is a semi asshole comment for you to be enlightened with.....
Please don't take it offensively.....,

You ever play in the leaves in fall?

Sorce

 

[GrimLore]

the leaves definitely has a dry feel to it is that normal when going dormant?

Yes, and it should be ok in the Spring this time. Next Winter put it an unheated garage or shed and it should recover just fine.

Grimmy