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Jun 24, 2023 5:07 PM CST
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Sacramento CA Area
Hi, I transplanted a Pomegranate Wonderful tree about a month ago in my backyard in zone 9b. I'm getting it about a gallon of water every other day, and I started to notice some it's leaf tips were yellowing. It has about 15 pomegranates growing on it right now. I wasn't sure if if the yellowing was related to over/under watering, poor/too much nutrients (I put a little fruit fertilizer on the topsoil a few weeks ago) or natural transplant stress. Wanted to try to make changes if it looks like I'm not doing something correctly before it damages the plant too severely. Thanks in advance!
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Jun 24, 2023 5:32 PM CST
Name: Zoƫ
Albuquerque NM, Elev 5310 ft (Zone 7b)
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No more fertilizer, way more water. I think the leaves are a bit sunburned, but that should pass. If it continues worsening, construct a canopy of shade cloth over it.

How much water? I can't tell you exactly, but a gallon every other day is definitely not enough in your climate. One rule of thumb is to water a newly-planted tree with 2 to 3 gallons of water per inch of its trunk diameter daily. But each tree's needs depend on climate and conditions so I'd consult a local grower or nursery. Keep it heavily watered for the first several weeks at least in intense summer heat, then keep it generously watered for the rest of the first year.
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Jun 29, 2023 10:36 PM CST
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Sacramento CA Area
Great, thank you. I added another water line and upped the watering daily so hopefully that'll solve it.
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