When Should The Leaves On My Tree Come Back In Spring?
We can all agree that spring and fall bring the prettiest of colors especially in our landscapes! If you have an ornamental species in your yard, you might be wondering, “why hasn’t my tree leafed out yet”?
Though all species and varieties of trees are different and they all have different bloom times, there are a few tips and clues as to when your flowering trees in Decatur might be ready to bloom!
First scratch the surface of the tree to make sure there is still a green color on the inside indicating a healthy, living tree.
Next, follow the branches all the way down to the tips to identify any buds that haven’t blossomed yet. Even buds that are still shut are still a good sign the tree is healthy!
Most trees in the southeast bloom in mid-march to early April. However there are a few species that bloom first:
Birch
Willow
These species average in March-April:
Flowering Dogwood
Eastern Redbud
Cherry Blossom
American Holly
Finally our late bloomers:
Oaks
Elms
Oaks and elms hold out the longest to prevent any damage due to sudden drops in temperature that tend to happen in the spring.
If you have a tree on your property that hasn’t leafed out yet or looks bare, have an Arborist inspection done immediately to identify any types of tree disease, decay or fungus. Click the link below for tree care assistance by a certified Arborist in Decatur today!
