Tree service professionals based in Naples, Florida share ways to help struggling evergreen trees.
There Is Hope For A Browning Evergreen
For most of the year, they stand surreptitiously among all the other trees in an area, but now is normally the time when evergreens get to take center stage, their vivid, lively green brightening the drab winter landscape. They can also provide a year round wind break or natural privacy fence.But what if some of the needles or waxy, bright leaves are turning brown?
Let’s address this problem and it’s solutions in the paragraphs below.
What Causes Browning in Evergreens?
If an evergreen is browning on interior lower limbs, then the tree is simply shedding needles and/or limbs as a natural part of the growth cycle. The point at which a homeowner should be concerned is when patches of brown appear on the lateral parts of the tree that should have the newest growth. This can be an indication of one or more problems with the tree.
Including the things in the following list:
- Tree disease
- Pest infestation
- Transplant shock
- Root system damage
- Trunk damage
- Too little water
- Winter burn
Some of these problems can be prevented by proper tree health care, and some may need to treated by someone knowledgeable in plant health care.
How to Help Your Browning Tree
Sometimes the best solution for a tree that has a small brown patch is merely to wait it out and see if the tree heals itself.
Some of the other options are really just basic tree care.
- Plant properly: Following the directions when planting a tree is incredibly important for keeping the tree from experiencing transplant shock. The hole must be the proper width and depth to accommodate the root ball. Spring is also the best time for planting.
- Water Well: A tree needs consistent watering especially in the first year or so after transplanting. The tree will need around an inch per week for the first twelve months.
- Tree Trimming: Trimming and tree pruning can be easily over done. Any cutting on a young evergreen should be confined to lower branches or dying limbs.
- Apply Mulch: Even if a homeowner is doing proper watering, dry winds can steal that moisture right out of the soil. Mulch acts as a barrier to lock in moisture and to insulate from extreme temperature changes. It should be ket about five inches from the trunk and be at least two inches deep.
- Consult an Arborist: Having a certified arborist from a reputable tree service company on your side will guarantee the best outcome possible for your trees
Suggested Evergreens for Naples and the Surrounding Areas
There are many evergreens that grow well in the semitropical climate here in Florida, so this list could be very long, but we will keep it to several common and easy to find trees that have successful growth in this area. Some of those include the Leyland Cypress, the American Arborvitae, the Nellie Stevens Holly, and several varieties of juniper trees.
About Any Town Tree
Located in Naples, FL and serving anywhere trees grow in the surrounding area, Any Town Tree has high end equipment for quality work at a reasonable cost. Call today for a free competitive estimate.