Pussy Willow Shrub Leaves Are Dry And Crunchy

Question From: E. Staeheli - Deer Park, Washington, United States
Q: I just bought a pussy willow shrub, and then hot weather hit. It was still in the fiber pot and it got so dry that its leaves are now crunchy and nonfunctional. How do I bring it back?
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A: My guess is it needs water. Plants in pots need to be watered daily in hot weather. Planting it in the ground will also be helpful. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy