Treating Yellow Palo Verde Trees in Arizona
Understanding Yellow Palo Verde Issues (trees look sick)
Common Problems
Root Rot: Caused by overwatering or poor drainage. Look for yellowing leaves, wilting, branch dieback, and fungal growth near the base of the trunk. Palo Verde Root Borer: This beetle larvae tunnel beneath the bark, disrupting the tree’s nutrient and water flow. Signs include holes at the tree’s base, sawdust, and canopy thinning.
Iron Chlorosis: Yellowing leaves with visible green veins indicate lack of available iron due to high soil pH.
Solutions
Root Rot: Improve drainage around the tree. Avoid excessive watering, allow the soil to dry out between waterings. In severe cases, a fungicide may be necessary – consult a tree expert.
Palo Verde Root Borer: Prevention is key. Maintain tree health through proper watering and care. Insecticide treatments may be effective if applied early in the infestation. Consult a Tree Disease Professional for the best course of action.
Iron Chlorosis: Test your soil pH. If high, apply iron supplements (chelates). Long-term, lower the soil pH with amendments like sulfur.
Finding Local Help: Mesa, AZ Warner’s Tree Surgery: (480) 969-8808 – https://warnerstreesurgery.com/ Or – https://mesatreedoctors.com/ Local Resources: Arizona Cooperative Extension: Provides research-based information on plant health. (https://extension.arizona.edu/maricopa])
Your local nursery: May have knowledgeable staff to assist in diagnosis.
Important Note: Proper diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Always consult a Tree Disease Specialist for severe issues or when unsure of the cause.
* Warners Tree Surgery is a Mesa, Arizona (Based) “Family Business”. Our Tree Disease Expert, Warner, is available to help you with your Sick Trees if you live within a 30-mile radius of Mesa. Warner Working, Our Tree Doctor, cares for Many Different Species of Trees in and around the cities of Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Sun Lakes, and Scottsdale. If You are in need of a Tree Disease Professional with Over 50 Years of Knowledge and Experience, then Call “Warners Tree Surgery”. Our Number Is: (480) 969-8808 For More Information/Videos Visit Our Websites https://warnerstreesurgery.com/ Or https://mesatreedoctors.com/ #paloverdeexperts #warnerstreesurger
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