How To Spot Distress Signs In Trees
Trees can’t talk, but they’ll still let you know if something is wrong with them in their own way. There are several signs that a tree will exhibit when it's under stress. If you ignore these signs, your tree can sustain damage and, in some cases, even die. To help you out, we've made a detailed guide on how to spot distress signs in trees. So, without further ado, let’s dive in! Brown Or Splotchy Veins If your tree leaves are brown and splotchy near the veins , it might be an early symptom of anthracnose. It's a foliar disease caused by fungi spores that infect new leaves near springtime or after the rainfall season. So, if your young and newly sprouted leaves are tanned, browned, or showing blotches or spots after a cold rainy season, you can be sure it is anthracnose. You must remove any infected plants in your garden and prune all splotchy tree leaves. You may need to use fungicides, liquid copper sprayers, neem oil sprays, and sulfur powders to keep the disease at bay ...