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What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Summer

What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Summer

Who doesnt enjoy the wonderful leaf colors of autumn? Fall is the season marked by yellow, orange, and…

Jul 26,2019

Who doesnt enjoy the wonderful leaf colors of autumn? Fall is the season marked by yellow, orange, and red leaves painting the landscape. But what about yellow leaves during the summer? For the most part, trees should remain green before the start of fall. Yellow leaves during the summertime is a strong sign that your tree is experiencing some sort of disease or growth issue. The professionals at Sesmas Tree Service are best equipped to determine the specific reason for your trees changing colors, but this article will review some possible causes that you can address. For an expert inspection by a certified arborist, call your friends at Sesmas Tree Service for any type of tree removal and tree care services in your area.

What Do Yellow Leaves Mean in Summer

Trees Do Experience Dehydration

Trees that do not get enough water will end up with their leaves turning yellow to conserve water. The summertime is an especially sensitive time for trees if you live in a hot and dry region. So, be sure to water well but do not overwater your tree! An overwatered tree is also susceptible to growth problems. You can test your trees moisture status by sticking a probe, such as a screwdriver, into the soil. If it is hard for you to push the screwdriver in, then you likely need to water your tree. If the screwdriver sinks too easily, then you should hold back on watering. There is a wonderful tool called a moisture meter that you can use for precise measurement of moisture levels. You can also call the experts at Sesmas Tree Service for an inspection or tree removal services.

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Malnutrition Can Cause Yellow Leaves

Trees draw life from the nutrients within the soil. In the wild, natural processes such as dying plants and animals as well as other interactions with wildlife provide soil with necessary nutrients. In an urban setting, however, we generally rake leaves before they can degrade, and we keep animals off the property. This means essential nutrients may be lacking in the soil surrounding the tree. When trees do not receive their necessary nutrients, their leaves will discolor and deteriorate. To compensate for this lack of nutrients, you should apply supplements and fertilizer. A professional arborist can help you determine a nutrient management program for your tree.

Be Wary of Insect Infestations

Mosquitoes are not the only pests that make their presence known during the summer. Bugs and insects that thrive on trees will become active during the summer season. Beetles, leafminers, caterpillars, worms, moths, flies, and many others are common pests that attack trees in the summertime. There are products that can be used to repel or exterminate these pests, but it is important that you do your research before selecting a product. Using the wrong product could harm your tree even further.

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3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

Susan Hitchcock

This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

Gene McFadden

Wow!  I deal with tree services in my professional work and I can honestly say Sesmas is by far the most professional, best equipped, efficient, safety conscious, and communicative service I've ever encountered.  Their price was very reasonable and they even went so far as to include additional work without increasing the price.  Call them!  Now! They are very quick to respond.

Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

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An arborist can be seen as a tree doctor. When you notice that your tree is experiencing some sort of disease or problem, give Sesmas Tree Service a call. Our ISA certified arborists are trained and equipped to handle your tree issues efficiently and quickly. Call now to speak with a friendly representative.

 

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