Summer has arrived & all of our trees should be blooming now, but what if yours just isnt quite ready to blossom? There are a number of reasons that a tree could be prolonging bloom time but we have listed out the main ways that trees know it is their time to bloom.

Genetics.

Each tree and species is different and carries with it a different set of growth rates. Just because your oak is blooming and your maple isn’t could simply be a matter of genetics and their unique bloom time.

Growing degree days.

Depending on species, each tree has an individual base temperature, which is the minimum temperature that is required for it to bloom. This calculation can be made by taking the base temperature and considering the average temperature of the days in spring in your location and it will give you a pretty good idea of when your tree will bloom.

Sunlight, or lack thereof.

Trees can actually calculate when there is enough sunlight to being growing. After the nights turn shorter and the days get longer, a tree goes into bloom mode.

Is there anything I can do to promote my tree to grow faster?

North american tree service offers deep root fertilization for a very low cost that will catapult your tree into optimum growth in a timely manner.

Fertilizer that can be bought at retail stores has also proven effective however is more costly in the long run due to the amount you will have to purchase to be the equivalent to qualified fertilizer.

There are a few other things you can do to take care of your trees after they bloom including:

• Properly pruning back all dead branches

• Stay to a consistent & effective watering schedule

• Mulch around the base of your trees

• Deep root fertilization

If your tree still hasn’t bloomed and its past the recommended time for it to blossom, your tree could either have pests, diseases or could be dying from another cause

. Give us a call to have a certified Arborist come out for a free estimate on your dead or dying trees in Covington today!

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