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Greater Victoria trees face early leaf fall due to drought

Greater Victoria drought stress tree health foliage change arboriculture

Early foliage changes and leaf fall observed in the Greater Victoria area may be attributed to heat and drought stress rather than the typical seasonal transition. Arborist Matthew Coady of Davey Tree Canada notes that a lack of soil moisture forces plants to shut down chlorophyll to prioritize essential functions, leading to browning or early leaf drop.

To mitigate these effects, Coady recommends deep watering at the drip line at least once a week, as standard lawn watering often fails to reach deep tree roots. Additionally, applying deep root fertilizer during the summer can help maintain tree structure and act as a proactive measure to strengthen the trees against other stressors, such as pests.

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Davey Tree Canada · Greater Victoria · Matthew Coady

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PSL launch signals sweater weather, but drought more likely behind Victoria's early leaf fall [vancouverislandfreedaily.com]
PSL launch signals sweater weather, but drought more likely behind Victoria's early leaf fall - Goldstream News Gazette [goldstreamgazette.com]
PSL launch signals sweater weather, but drought more likely behind Victoria's early leaf fall [oakbaynews.com]
PSL launch signals sweater weather, but drought more likely behind Victoria's early leaf fall [peninsulanewsreview.com]
PSL launch signals sweater weather, but drought more likely behind Victoria's early leaf fall [saanichnews.com]
PSL launch signals sweater weather, but drought more likely behind Victoria's early leaf fall [sookenewsmirror.com]