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Tree Decline
the decline of mature tree* i# typically caustd Cry a combination ot factor*, Th# f"»t is usually long term sties# caused by drought. impropar soil condition#, construction damage to th# root #y#t#m. or mechanical damag# to th# trunk these types of problem# tore* th* tree to divert energy away from storage or growth toward overcoming the she##, then a shorter term, more acute problem develops It may be a defoliating or boring insects, canker diaease. root rot. or severe root damage
A healthy plant can usually overcoma these acute problems without severe damage However, lor a plant that hat been defending itself against a chronic problem, any of th### factor# can accelerate decline Th# tree, already low on reserve#, must increase energy use to ilelend against the new problem Thi# takes energy away from the maintenance of chlorophyll in the leave# and the letuvenation ot the fine root system.
If condition# ar# not greatly improved at this point, ths tree eventually diet. The perk'd of decline may b# short or long depending on the tree specie#, location and factor# involved with the decline Generally, it a tree ha# mor# than 35% to 50% crown dieback from a decline syndrome, it cannot be saved, just prolonged
An accurate diagnosis of factor# involved in the decline ie the first step toward treatment Programs that increase root growth are usually wry beneficial, however even with the best care, trees that have greater than 35% to 50% dieback may not respond to treatment
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