Boston Tree Preservation

The following is just a sampling of a few symptoms of tree and shrub problems, which can put the plant into a stressed condition. Weakened trees are much more susceptible to insect problems and disease. Each year has its own weather chemistry, which causes certain problems, but most problems can be attributed to the soil – contamination, depletion or compaction. Our urban forest soils are only 5% organic matter, while forest soil is 50%. At Boston Tree Preservation we have found that by amending the soil with organics, humates, vitamins and minerals, you can augment the health of the tree to ward off insect pests and disease. For a complete assessment of your trees or shrubs, consult a professional arborist.

SYMPTOM	CAUSE	CURE
Chlorotic Leaves	Drought Soil deficiencies Winter kill	Organic Fertilizer Compost tea

Failure to Flower	Shady location Root competition Soil deficiencies Late frost Winterkill Improper pruning	Proper Pruning Organic Fertilizer Compost Tea

Defoliation	Drought Stress Disease Insect pests	Water Organic Fertilizer Compost Tea

Dehydration	Winterkill Lack of soil organics Poor water table	Water Organic Fertilizer Irrigation

Fungus	Too much rain Weak hybrid	Organic Fertilizer Compost Tea

Evergreen Browning	Wind burn Extreme Low Temp Salt Spray Damage Drought Poor location	Organic Fertilizer

Branch Dieback	Winterkill Declining roots Improper branch structure	Organic Fertilizer