Bailey Smith

The first roots are no more than an inch or so deep, I tried to keep it as close to the level that it was planted before I got it.

Update: All of the leaves have dropped. The meter I ordered came in and it says the pH is around a 7 or 7.5. The moisture and light readings seem fine and normal. A user on another blog suggested that it could be the soil itself, causing this to happen.

I ordered a meter to check the pH, moisture, etc. and it will be here tomorrow afternoon.

Update on the tree: All of the leaves shriveled overnight and are completely wilted, even the newest two that seemed unaffected by whatever is causing this.

It was Miracle Gro Liquafeed, the kind you attach to a hose and spray without measuring since the hose dilutes it. I had watered the tree beforehand and used around 3 or 4 ounces of the diluted fertilizer. This was a couple of weeks ago, around the first week of the month. I had planted the tree back around the second week of December. This has been the one and only time I've fertilized it, and did not leach it. I do, however, from time to time, water thoroughly until the catch tray under the pot fills completely. I do empty it immediately though, so that there is no standing water.

Okay, so I checked the potting soil bag and it's Hyponex by Scotts, in a blue bag, not MG like I thought. On the back of the bag it states that it contains sphagnum peat moss and perlite to retain moisture and improve drainage. It also says it feeds plants for up to four months.

As for the added fertilizer, it was well under a full dose. I used a full dose divided among several of my other plants, because I'm cautious about fertilizing too much.

I definitely plan to catch rain water for it in the future, but until then I can check about bottled waters at the store to use, assuming that's okay? I can also go look for a kit to test the pH.

I'll do whatever I have to, to make sure my little tree is okay and will survive this, so I really do appreciate your help.

I have it planted in Miracle Gro Moisture Control mix. I water it using city water, but do plan to collect rain water the next time we get some. I usually check down to two inches before watering to see if the soil is moist.

I don't have any special equipment to check for pH or things like that, but have looked into getting a moisture meter. I fertilized it once with diluted Miracle Gro back in late Feb or early March when I used it on my other plants, but didn't use more than 3 or 4 ounces that was mixed with water. I focused mainly on my other plants.

I was considering buying a new type of dirt for it and repotting it if necessary, but have been waiting to see if it would improve beforehand, because I don't want to stress it out more, and I'm also unsure of what soil it would need.

I live in zone 8 and planted a dogwood sapling back in December. It sprouted many leaves this spring and was doing well. About a week ago, I noticed a few leaves turning brown on the edges and suspected leaf scorch. It only gets about an hour of full sun a day on my balcony, but I immediately moved it inside to try and remedy it. I water it thoroughly when dry, so I don't think that under-watering is an issue. Anyway, so just yesterday, I noticed that all of the leaves are drooping and turning brown. Even the tips of the branches are darkening. What can I do to save my tree?

I've attached pictures. Thank you for advice!