Trees require certain essential elements to function and grow. An essential element is a chemical element that is involved in the metabolism of the tree, of necessary for the tree to complete its life cycle. For trees growing in a forest site, these elements are usually present in sufficient quantities in the soil. Landscape trees or urban trees, however, may be growing in soils that do not contain sufficient available nutrients for satisfactory growth and development. It may be necessary to fertilize or adjust the soil pH to increase available nutrients.
Fertilizing a tree can increase growth , reduce susceptibility to certain diseases and pests and can ever help reverse declining health. However if the fertilizer is not applied wisely, it may not benefit the tree at all, and may adversely affect the tree. Mature trees making satisfactory growth may not require fertilization. Nitrogen can unnecessarily increase growth requiring more pruning. It is important to recognize when a tree needs supplemental fertilizer, what nutrients are needed, and when and how it should be applied.
Trees take up essential nutrients through the root system when dissolved in water. They are known as Macronutrients . the most important is Nitrogen, another is phosphorus, and another is Potassium. These are required in large quantities and are usually present in the soil. Then there are the Micronutrients these consist mostly of boron, chlorine, copper, manganese, and zinc. Beechnut tree uses many different forms of fertilizer. the organic and inorganic types. a particular type we often use is the controlled release type. This releases the fertilizer over a period of time as to control what is called fertilizer burn. It is very important to fertilize your trees when there is sufficient amounts of water available. The period of most active root growth and most effective time is in Spring and Fall.
Beechnut tree uses a broadcast system to fertilize trees. it is spread over the surface using a spreader that is calibrated to use the precise amount. We also use the drilled hole method where we place granules in holes spaced 2 to 3 ft. apart around the drip edge of the tree where all the absorbing roots are located. This type of fertilizing gets the fertilizer right down next to the roots for immediate uptake. There is a third type that we are testing out and that is liquid injection . So to recap you may want to fertilize your trees if you think that they are deficient . If you look at your trees and they look a bit yellow or are yellowing on some of the leaves then you might need to fertilize them . Palm trees often need fertilizing and a lot of Fruit trees need a lot of fertilizing to produce optimum fruit output. Remember there should be enough of the nutrients in the soil already so that fertilizing is unkneaded and sometimes a waste of money , and there are other times when fertilizer is exactly what is needed, So it is a good idea before you start on a fertilization plan to call Beechnut tree and have us take a look at your tree's to see exactly what needs what. We hope this little blog gives you a better idea of How and when fertilizer is needed for your trees and shrubs. Thank You.
Fertilizing a tree can increase growth , reduce susceptibility to certain diseases and pests and can ever help reverse declining health. However if the fertilizer is not applied wisely, it may not benefit the tree at all, and may adversely affect the tree. Mature trees making satisfactory growth may not require fertilization. Nitrogen can unnecessarily increase growth requiring more pruning. It is important to recognize when a tree needs supplemental fertilizer, what nutrients are needed, and when and how it should be applied.
Trees take up essential nutrients through the root system when dissolved in water. They are known as Macronutrients . the most important is Nitrogen, another is phosphorus, and another is Potassium. These are required in large quantities and are usually present in the soil. Then there are the Micronutrients these consist mostly of boron, chlorine, copper, manganese, and zinc. Beechnut tree uses many different forms of fertilizer. the organic and inorganic types. a particular type we often use is the controlled release type. This releases the fertilizer over a period of time as to control what is called fertilizer burn. It is very important to fertilize your trees when there is sufficient amounts of water available. The period of most active root growth and most effective time is in Spring and Fall.
Beechnut tree uses a broadcast system to fertilize trees. it is spread over the surface using a spreader that is calibrated to use the precise amount. We also use the drilled hole method where we place granules in holes spaced 2 to 3 ft. apart around the drip edge of the tree where all the absorbing roots are located. This type of fertilizing gets the fertilizer right down next to the roots for immediate uptake. There is a third type that we are testing out and that is liquid injection . So to recap you may want to fertilize your trees if you think that they are deficient . If you look at your trees and they look a bit yellow or are yellowing on some of the leaves then you might need to fertilize them . Palm trees often need fertilizing and a lot of Fruit trees need a lot of fertilizing to produce optimum fruit output. Remember there should be enough of the nutrients in the soil already so that fertilizing is unkneaded and sometimes a waste of money , and there are other times when fertilizer is exactly what is needed, So it is a good idea before you start on a fertilization plan to call Beechnut tree and have us take a look at your tree's to see exactly what needs what. We hope this little blog gives you a better idea of How and when fertilizer is needed for your trees and shrubs. Thank You.
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