Trees and Drought

Published On: September 21st, 20221.8 min read

One of the questions we have been fielding recently is “How will this year’s drought affect my trees?”.

To understand this, we must first say that without water, there is no plant life.

Water is an integral component in photosynthesis, cell growth, and other chemical processes.  It is also essential in facilitating mineral absorption from the soil. When drought occurs, depending on the severity, photosynthesis stops, root systems are damaged, and nutrients become less available. In simple terms, it is the driving force of plant health and growth.

Droughts acutely affect new tree plantings because their root structures are not well developed. You will see clear signs of wilting and leaf drop immediately.

In mature trees the symptoms will be much less noticeable in the short- term.

During a drought, a mature plant will rely on its food reserves so you will not see the stress immediately. It is during the coming months and years when the plant runs out of reserves and begins to put resources towards rebuilding the damaged root system, that you will begin to see the long-term effects of drought.  These symptoms may consist of die back of entire branches and/or a decline of the tree in general.

All in all, it is a good practice to monitor and regulate the amount of water your landscape trees are getting. Consistent water throughout the growing season is ideal.  It is also important to note that if you’re seeing decline in your mature trees this year and think it is due to drought, this is likely not the case.  As stated above, you may not see the real effects of drought until the following growing season. There could be other factors at play, and you may want to have a tree-care professional out to assess the issue.

With all this talk of drought, we do have some good news! Steady rains in the fall is one of the best things we can get!  So far, we have gotten plenty of rain in September setting up our trees for another year of solid growth and beauty.

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greg v
greg v
2023-10-25
Great team and very professional, they efficiently took down some large older trees that were dying and hanging over my house and in very difficult positions while also requiring them to manage traffic, I will definitely use them again in the future
Peter Kelly
Peter Kelly
2023-10-16
I would give 6 Stars if I could. This is the third time I've used Justin and his crew of Arbortech. He and his crew go above and beyond in the services they provide. They do all, and then some, of what I contracted them to do. His crew is personable, professional, and tidy. They left my place cleaner than when they got here. Can't say enough. Use them. You won't be disappointed.
Tracy Cole
Tracy Cole
2023-10-13
Great job…nice clean up!! Will use them again!!!
Roger Leardi
Roger Leardi
2023-10-12
These guys are professionals. They came when they said they would, they were quick, neat and professional. They did exactly what they quoted. The crew was polite and friendly. I was super pleased with the service and would highly recommend them if you need tree service.
Venus Dickson
Venus Dickson
2023-09-28
Arbor tech and their crew were amazing!!! Not only did I not have to wait a long time to schedule the work, but they also came on time the day of. The crew were friendly, professional and helpful. They went above and beyond what I expected them to do. They even cleaned up afterwards as if they weren’t even there. The price I was quoted was reasonable and they did not charge more than was quoted. The whole experience was fantastic. I will be using them in the future. I highly recommend them! You will not be disappointed.
Pamela Hayden
Pamela Hayden
2023-09-22
Absolutely the very best. They arrived on time. The yard was taken care of and left in perfect shape. They did everything we asked ……we will definitely be using them again. The gentlemen doing the job were pleasant and professional.
Richard Roy
Richard Roy
2023-09-22
All aspects of our experience with Arbortech were beyond expectation (5+ stars at all levels). From the scheduling process and ongoing coordination and discussions with Lindsey to the onsite discussions with Justin, and finally with the crew while the work was being done, we couldn't be happier. They listened, they provided insight to our project while remaining very sensitive to our privacy concerns with the trimming of our pines. In an evolving world where a lot of customer care seems to have vanished, we are grateful we found a company where it seems to be a core component of their values. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Edward Figiela
Edward Figiela
2023-09-11
That are a great company to work with would recommend them to all!!
Greer Cunningham
Greer Cunningham
2023-09-09
From start to finish our experience with Arbortech was wonderful! Lindsey was extremely responsive and worked with us to set up both the estimate and schedule the work. She even communicated with our neighbor to coordinate the timing as we needed to use their driveway for the job. Justin came promptly to look at our trees, explained our options in a very clear an professional way, and gave us an extremely fair estimate. The guys who came and did the work did a really great job and cleaned up everything afterwards, so we (and our neighbor) were very happy. They were also very friendly and gracious even though they were working during a crazy heat wave- they appreciated the popsicles I gave them! I highly recommend Arbortech Tree Service!