What is a nutrient deficiency and why does it need to be corrected? What is iron chlorosis?
Just like people, trees can have nutrient deficiencies that lead to problems. The deficiency may cause the tree to exhibit predictable symptoms that the arborist can use to diagnose the problem. Other times testing and analysis may be required to determine the exact nature of the problem. Here is an example of a common nutrient deficiency. Many trees suffer from iron deficiency induced by poorly drained or compacted soils or by soils with a high calcium content. These soils are characterized by pH levels above 7.5. The unavailability or non-utilization of iron commonly causes a condition called iron chlorosis, and is characterized by yellow leaves, slow growth, and branch dieback. Pin oak and silver maple frequently show this condition. Chlorotic trees exhibit partial or complete yellowing of the leaves.
Just like people, trees can have nutrient deficiencies that lead to problems. The deficiency may cause the tree to exhibit predictable symptoms that the arborist can use to diagnose the problem. Other times testing and analysis may be required to determine the exact nature of the problem.tree care outer banks Here is an example of a common nutrient deficiency. Many trees suffer from iron deficiency induced by poorly drained or compacted soils or by soils with a high calcium content. These soils are characterized by pH levels above 7.5. The unavailability or non-utilization of iron commonly causes a condition called iron chlorosis, and is characterized by yellow leaves, slow growth, and branch dieback. Pin oak and silver maple frequently show this condition. Chlorotic trees exhibit partial or complete yellowing of the leaves.
