I just picked up at the Mobile flea market last weekend a Red Maple tree that is about 8-9ft tall. When I went to load the tree in my truck, I noticed that the pot was pretty light and the soil was real dry, but the tree looked nice and healthy. I got it home and gave it a good slow soaking. It is still in the pot as I haven't dug a hole out back for it yet. I give it a good slow soaking every day to keep the soil moist, but it seems as though the tree is dying. The leaves are now brittle and turning orange/brownish. This color change wouldn't bother me a month from now, but it seem premature and also the dryness of the leaves has me concerned.
Do ya'll think it will survive? I plan on getting it in the ground in the next few days, but I don't think that should be a major issue as it has been growing in this huge pot from probably a couple years now.
