Anytime of year, evergreen trees can acquire obvious signs of Iron Chlorosis (Iron Deficiency), resulting in pale green to yellow leaves. Deciduous trees (that lose their leaves in fall/winter) may also fall prey to Iron Chlorosis, but it's more easily detected in Spring and Summer before its natural fall colors emerge.
Any tree can be damaged by Iron Chlorosis, which is a definite sign of an unhealthy tree, and/or a stressed tree, and we strongly suggest calling Tree Medics for treatment options as soon as possible. Many factors can contribute to Iron Chlorosis in trees, such as bad soil, cut roots, lack of water or nutrients, too much water, drought, etc. Deep Root Feeding with our professional grade fertilizers are often exactly what trees need to regain their health and vigor, making them last for decades to come.
Concerning shrubs: many acid loving plants such as Azaleas or Rhododendrons are easily susceptible to Iron Chlorosis. Plants like these prefer soil with a pH between 5.0 and 6.0; however, the soil is seldom deficient with iron, instead it's found in an insoluble form, that's unavailable to the plant, especially when the soil is above pH 7.0. But Tree Medics can help with that too.
Whether it's your trees or shrubs with an Iron Deficiency, call Tree Medics today and schedule a Certified Arborist to evaluate your home or business and offer solutions to mitigate the issue plaguing your landscape. Call today!
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