I transplanted some rhizomes from a friend about three months ago. The willamette initially took off and the chinook looked worrisome. Now the chinook is about five feet long. The willamette is a measley 8 inches. They are both receiving the same sunlight, water, and nutrients. They both are being twine trained. Any ideas as to why the willamette is doing so poorly? I grabbed some cascade rhizomes from my brother last weekend and intend on replacing the willamette this spring if it doesn't get its act together. I'm in california so there is no snow and limited frost. Will the current chinook bines die do to cold here? Should I give up on willametter now and replace it? Also, I've noticed bug bited out of the willamette, could this be what's stressing it out and preventing growth? Thanks for any feedback.