Tree leaves dead on ends?
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The leaf ends all summer were dead is the tree in shock it's two years old
It appears that way.what kind of tree is it?Was it watered on a regular basis?What was the planting process used?
should be ok with some food for plants
Landscaper did put food?
It sounds like he left the burlap on which should have been loosened.The soil should also have been amended prior to planting.Most probable its planted in clay soil.To amend clay soil takes some time.Gypsum,lime ,peat moss and garden soil should have been added to break down the clay.I would take the tree out ,pot it in a large container with a good garden soil to see if it rejuvenates.Leave it ,water it,and see whats happens while you amend that soil
Thanks should I still leave tree outside in winter or bring it in?
Leave it outside
A couple of things, were is tree planted? shade, partial shade, full sun. Dogwoods are an undergrowth tree and will burn in full sun. That's not saying it can't be done. Ther other is that at this time in my state due to the large amounts of rain we have had over the last 3 years there is a mold/fungus/ disease ( I cant remember which) that is currently killing dogwood trees. I have lost several large native dogwoods. Some of them are trying to come back at the root, and others how no life at all. These trees were on the property when I moved here 25 years ago and were there when I used to walk the property at age 10 or 11. I will soon be 52.
They can grow in full sun, but it makes it hard on tree until they mature. Age wise, I do not know what the life expectancy is on a dogwood but , I know mine were there when I was about 10 or 11 and we acquired the land were my house is built today. My parents planted dogwoods when I was about 13 in their yard and they are still there, even one that was has been uprooted twice due to hurricanes and replanted. I am in SC so maybe the climate may have something to do with life expectancy. I would suggest you check with your local county farm extension office, if you have one.
Just one other observation, dogwoods are shallow rooted and like "cool feet", perhaps the gravel maybe heating the ground up to much.
Best of luck.