Is my tree dead?
Given the heat and dryness of the summer, many trees are under stress. Here are some tips to help your trees recover and to prevent drought damage.
Don’t remove the tree yet! Wait until spring to see it leafs out.
WATER! For more information on when, how and how often to water your tree, please visit https://arbordayblog.org/treecare/how-to-properly-water-your-trees/ for details.
What do I save first? The priority is small trees with less well established root systems. Medium and large trees will be able to withstand some drought since they have more established roots.
Other tips: Do not fertilize! Stressed trees can’t handle it. Mulch: 2-3 inches, not touching the tree‘s trunk. Prune: Obviously dead/diseased branches to reduce pest and disease attack.
Don’t worry about the lawn! Lawns can be replaced in a matter of months, but a 20 year old tree will take 20 years to replace.
-courtesy of Franklin Twp. Shade Tree Commission
