Treating Chlorosis in Trees
Chlorosis in trees is a condition that is more prevalent in some areas compared to other. This condition makes the trees have difficulty absorbing the iron from the soil that it needs to thrive. Unfortunately, it can be a difficult condition to detect early due to some more mild signs, but if not treated at all, it can result to serious damage to your tree.
Signs of Tree Chlorosis
Do you think your tree may have iron chlorosis? Look for these signs.
- Paling leaves
- Veiny leaves
- Yellowing leaves
- Premature leaf drop
These signs may only manifest in one or two branches at first, but will eventually spread as your tree is continually deprived.
Where is Chlorosis More Common?
Unlike tree diseases, chlorosis is a deficiency that is more likely to happen in certain areas compared to others. You will find cases of chlorosis more commonly in areas where there is a high limestone content or otherwise have alkaline soils.
Limestone raises the pH of the soil in the area, and trees generally don’t like high alkaline soils. If the soil has a high pH, it makes it difficult for plants to absorb iron, magnesium, and zinc. So often people only believe that plants need water and “nutrients,” but they don’t realize that these nutrients are often some of the same ones the human body needs.
How is Chlorosis Treated?
There are long-term and short-term treatments for chlorosis that you will want to discuss with your arborist. In most cases, it is recommended that you introduce organic matter with a more acidic pH into the soil through injections. What options are available to you really depend on how serious your tree is suffering from the deficiency. You will want to consult with a professional tree service in order to determine your next course of action on the issue. Contact us today to see what Advanced Tree & Shrub Care can do to help.