Using your thumbnail or a small knife, lightly scratch a small portion on the bark of the tree about 1/2" up from the ground or a few inches above the graft. If the tree is still green underneath, your tree is still alive and may need more time to produce or put-on leaves. If it is brown, that means your tree could be dead. If this is the case, email orders@willisorchards.com or call us toll-free at 866-586-6283 for replacement options.