NORTH TEKAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Two summers of drought and heat are to blame. This summer was the third and fourth driest on record.
The period from June 4 to August 9 last year was the second longest and fourth warmest dry season on record.
The harsh winter of 2022/2023 is already looming behind the Metroplex. Trees are under stress: leaves turn brown and fall off. It is possible that part or most of the roof is missing. Some trees may appear dead.
What to do if you have a dead or dying tree? Imagine if he was still alive and doing this, that's all.
Trees have a defense mechanism that sheds and closes their leaves when they can no longer tolerate heat and drought. You can put the plant into dormancy at any time during growth and bring it back the following year. The tree may appear dead, but the roots probably are not.
The first thing you need to do is make sure you have enough water to survive.
It is recommended to use drip irrigation from the edge of the roof through a drip line. Water until a medium-sized screwdriver can be easily inserted into the soil. Wait until rain and cool fall weather arrives. Therefore, be sure to water your tree during the winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Valentine's Day, when there is little rain.
Do not bend the tree or move its spine or branches. Wait until spring before cutting down trees. If it is an oak, wait until late summer for the oak to reproduce.
The tree appears to be under stress next year. Two growing seasons are needed to fully restore the tree. There will be winters like this in the future. Drip irrigation and mulching around all trees to reduce heat stress next summer.
Trees are your largest plants and will outlive anything you plant. They deserve patience and loving care when our winters are especially harsh. In two weeks I will write another story about the future best trees of North Texas.
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