silk tree

[hawkeyec]

i've have planted a silk tree. the leaves are beginning to turn yellow. the tree has been in the ground about 10 days. please advise on soil needs and water needs.

thank you
mike

 

[Treeman14]

Silktree is not very particular about soil types, but has low salt-tolerance. It grows best in full sun. For watering, use Brian's "finger test" (patent pending). That sounds almost obscene, doesn't it? Stick your finger in the soil: If its dry, water. If its moist, don't water.