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suffered m the heat this summer also. Tree leaves will wilt and turn brown as drought continues. Some trees and deciduous shrubs will drop their leaves in response to dry conditions. The abscission of leaves is normal and doesn't mean the plant is dead, as many people fear.
By this time of year, all trees and shrubs should have formed buds for next year’s growth. Tty this simple test if you have doubts about whether your tree is alive or dead
Look for a bud on the smallest twig of the plant If the bud is green, that’s good. If the bud is brown and shriveled, that’s not so good and indicates at least that part of the twig is dead.
Mature trees and shrubs can survive drought conditions better than newly planted ones, of course. Continue to water any plants that were installed this year and make sure they have a good rmg of mulch around them. Fall brings cooler weather; let’s hope it also brings some muchneeded rain.
May is a former Virginia Cooperative Extension agent from Chnstumsburg.
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