Young Linden tree started growing new branches and leaves in July - Ask Extension
Hello. I have a Linden tree that is on it's 3rd year of summer. This summer it did not start leafing out at all until the beginning of July. We thou...
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Young Linden tree started growing new branches and leaves in July #767149
Asked August 12, 2021, 9:47 PM EDT
Hello. I have a Linden tree that is on it's 3rd year of summer. This summer it did not start leafing out at all until the beginning of July. We thought it may have died, but now it is growing new branches and has nice leaves on the newly grown branches. The old branches still have no leaves. Why do you think this happened? We live near Loveland, CO. See attached photo
Thank you!
John Greenough
Weld County Colorado
Expert Response
Hi John,
We have had 2 winters into Spring that have puzzled our landscapes including trees. There are many trees that have died or suffered a die back such as yours. Above is an article written about this. I hope it helps you to understand.
What should you do now for your tree? Water and fertilizer as normal plus a little more to help it get established again. Prune your dead branches out. Dead branches can be pruned anytime, however other pruning should be done as the tree is dorment in the winter. Extra care and your tree should bounce back. Happy Summer! Peggy
