It is said that, when the early leaf green color change takes place, it’s an attempt to eliminate insect pests that feed on crucial juices in tree cells. Because insects spend a decent amount of time-evolving with these trees, they’ve learned to move on to better food sources as a result of trees initiating the chemical process that changes the leaves green colors early. If you notice those beautiful fall colors arriving early, while it may be exciting, chances are your trees are experiencing branch dieback or a deficiency in nutrients.
Why Do Leaves Green Colors Change In Fall?
To put it in simple terms, premature color changes in leaves are a defense mechanism used as an attempt to eliminate the source of the problem. Paying attention to how your trees change in appearance versus the time of year can help you predict and prevent signs of stress. The early color change is a tree’s way of telling you that it’s under some sort of attack. Taking the necessary steps to diagnose and treat these issues will almost always result in restored health and longer life.
Taking Action during Early Chlorotic Leaves
Looking for physical wounds is typically the first step in identifying whether or not your tree’s color change is a direct result of an issue. However, being able to identify the signs can be challenging. Wachtel Tree Science has an experienced team of certified arborists who spend a significant amount of time with trees. Our team’s expertise enables them to identify and develop a plan of attack that results in the tree’s health being restored.
We have several years’ experience treating for chlorosis in trees. Take a look at this oak tree we revived from an early color change in Brookfield, Wisconsin as well as the before & after image above. If you’ve noticed chlorosis in trees changing colors earlier than expected this year, partner, up with our team by contacting us and we’ll plan the next steps! To find out more about our process, visit our plant health care service.