Tree Care for Drought Stressed Trees

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Identifying Drought Stress on Trees

 The unyielding heat wave in Austin, TX is taking its toll on all trees but especially those damaged in the 2023 Winter Storm. Tree care in drought affected areas is crucial. Knowing the signs to look for in trees and the steps for proper tree care before it becomes damaged beyond help is important. Homeowners and property owners are seeing many of the below symptoms in the trees on their property:

  • Wilting or drooping leaves caused by the lack of water and extreme temperatures

  • Premature leaf drop is a reaction trees have to reduce the amount of water needed in the tree

  • Leaf scorch - brown or crispy edges caused by the heat and lack of water

  • Cracked or dry soil around the base is a sign that the soil is not getting any water

After this last winter storm of 2023 that damaged so many of the trees in the Central Texas area, they are extremely weak. The drought and extreme temperatures can make them even weaker causing susceptibility to rot, decay and pests.The larger the tree, the longer it takes for it to recover from the drought. 


How to Care for Trees in a Drought

 

 

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Provide a deep slow soak

When you water your grass with the sprinkler system, tree roots don't get adequate water intake. Make sure you use either a soaker hose or, if using your water hose, turn it on to a slow trickle and place under the tree canopy's drip line. This is extremely important for proper tree care.



 

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Water along the drip line

To ensure that the roots of the tree get water, the water should reach the roots. The drip line is where the water should be placed. This line runs along the edge of your trees canopy and is where the roots extend to.  Do not put the hose by the trunk as the roots will not get the needed water.

 

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Prune dead or damaged branches

The weakened branches are an entry point for pests, rot or decay causing even more damage to your tree. Don't wait for the damage to start as it becomes more difficult and expensive to treat.

  Whether it's protecting your trees from drought stress or ensuring they thrive during the scorching heat, Leaf Tree Services is here to provide expert care and guidance. Call us at 512-670-6766 for a free estimate.Let's make your trees the envy of Central Texas!

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What Our Clients Are Saying

  • “Jeff, a certified arborist with extra training and lots of experience in the area, fit me into his schedule and showed up promptly, on very short notice. We did a walk-through of the property, advising on what trimming was most beneficial and helping me understand things to look for as potential problems with tree health. We picked a few trees that merited attention and a proposal for trimming followed. When the crew came out, at the expected time, we confirmed the work to be done before they started. Trimming was well done, quickly, per my requests. Tree canopies look noticeably better, appreciate their attention to balancing their cuts.”

    – Mark

  • “I had a tree health consult with Jeff and it was incredibly informative and comprehensive. He told us all about our main oak that we want to keep healthy and suggested what would help keep the tree healthy and safe. He was not at all pushy on selling future service, but answered every question we had and did not rush through anything. This is exactly why I will be using Leaf Tree in the future for professional pruning and upkeep. It is entirely evident that Jeff is not only extremely knowledgeable, but passionate about tree health and wellness. I highly recommendation using Leaf Tree for all your tree needs!”

    – Tim

  • “Jeff with Leaf Tree Service responded very quickly to our need. We were under a time frame imposed on us by the city. Jeff's crew was able to fit us in and prevented us from being fined. They took the extra steps to ensure the trees would not sprout up & ground the stumps to ensure mowers could keep area maintained. The city inspector wrote an email praising the quality of the job. The care in which jeff's crew took while clearing this brush was amazing & the remaining trees in this area look fantastic. Highly recommend Leaf Tree Service. In fact I am using them each quarter to maintain the other trees on our property. Quality work at a fair price, which is hard to find these days.”

    – Rick

Where We're Located

1510 Sam Bass Rd,

Round Rock, TX 78681


(512) 670-6766

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Areas We Serve

Round Rock

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