Iron chlorosis is a common issue for trees in South Dakota and Iowa. Iron chlorosis is a condition characterized by yellowing leaves and the overall decline of their health due to a deficiency in this vital nutrient. If your trees are suffering from this, you'll want to invest in professional fertilization treatments rich in iron to help replenish their supply and get them back on track to good health. Then, you can prevent iron chlorosis from happening again by enrolling in a tree fertilization program, which will ensure they get all the nutrients they need to thrive, including iron.

What are the symptoms of iron chlorosis?

Iron chlorosis is a common condition that affects trees and shrubs. It occurs when they suffer from an iron deficiency, leading to a general decline in overall health. Recognizing the symptoms of iron chlorosis is crucial for early detection and effective treatment. The primary sign is the development of yellow leaves, typically starting from the youngest growth and progressing towards the older foliage. The yellowing is more pronounced between the veins of the leaves, while the veins themselves remain dark green. In severe cases, the leaves may become white or brown, spreading throughout the tree and causing it to die.

What can you do to treat your trees suffering from iron chlorosis?

If your trees are suffering from iron chlorosis, it's crucial to treat it as soon as possible to avoid it becoming severe. To do this, you'll want to invest in professional fertilization treatments rich in iron. This problem happens as a result of a deficiency in this vital nutrient, so applying iron-rich fertilizers can replenish its supply and rebuild its health, helping it recover.

Other nutrients your trees need to stay healthy, vibrant, and strong include nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

Can you prevent iron chlorosis from happening on your trees in the future?

While iron chlorosis can be effectively treated, it is best to prevent its occurrence in the first place. To help prevent iron chlorosis from happening in the future, you will want to enroll in a tree and shrub fertilization program. This program is tailored to the specific needs of trees and shrubs in your area and can ensure they receive the nutrients they need to thrive. They also usually include more than one treatment application during the growing season to provide consistent nourishment.

When selecting a tree and shrub fertilization program, you will want to ensure that the company uses treatments with iron in them. Iron-rich fertilizers will help maintain optimal levels of this nutrient, reducing the risk of iron chlorosis. That way, you don't have to worry about your trees falling victim to this problem again, but rather remain beautiful and healthy focal points!

Give us a call today to sign up for our tree and shrub fertilization program.

If you believe that some of the trees on your property are suffering from iron chlorosis, then our team at Sharp Lawn Care is here to help. We offer a shrub and tree fertilization service, where we will apply our treatments in the early spring and mid-fall to provide consistent nourishment throughout the growing season. What's more, these treatments are iron-rich, so you don't have to worry about iron chlorosis becoming a problem with us!

We offer our tree and shrub fertilization program as part of our Bed & Bush Package, which is available to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Sioux Falls, SD, Sioux City, IA, and other nearby areas in South Dakota, including Tea and Harrisburg. If you're in the Sioux Falls, SD area, call us at (605) 251-6880 to enroll today. If you are in Sioux City, IA, you can reach us at (712) 253-8024 to sign up!