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Dakota Pinnacle Birch #935624

Asked June 15, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT

Help!yellow leaves and these are still in the pots. Landscapers won't be coming for another month.

Douglas County Minnesota

Expert Response

Good Morning, 

Thanks for your question. 

We've had some very hot weather already this spring. The tree pots sitting on the black pavement will heat up the pots containing all the roots. If your trees will not be planted for another month, you must care for them carefully until they are planted. I would move them off of the black pavement. Put them on soil in an area where they might get shade for part of the day. Ensure they are watered regularly to keep them alive. You might add some straw mulch to the top of the pots, or even around the base of the pots to retain the moisture and keep them cool as the weather heats up.  Do not use lawn clipping that have had herbicide added to the lawn. 

Please click on the following link all about planting and caring for trees: https://extension.umn.edu/how/planting-and-transplanting-trees-and-shrubs

Good Luck!


Maureen Graber Replied June 16, 2026, 9:29 AM EDT

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