Originally Posted by STEELSTOWN

Assuming the trees were potted and not bare root, did you tease out the root system upon planting and if your soil type is very different from what they were grown in, did you compromise by making a mix of both types in the planting hole?

I assume you watered well and no fires or sprays got near them. Also, I hope you didn't add too much fertilizer in the planting hole.

The trees could be under stress trying to get established as it is happening to all five.

If what I think is correct, perhaps a remedy is to lift and replant. The trees are young and October should be kind enough for this action.

Just my tuppence worth!

Regards,

Fred.