--- title: Is Your Tree Heat Stressed? What to Look for This Summer description: Trees with diseased roots can also potentially be damaged to the point of dying if heat stress isn't discovered and treated in time. image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726201-jpg/blog-files/6164991407_1c77ba197a_z-199x300.jpg --- # Is Your Tree Heat Stressed? What to Look for This Summer May 23, 2014 4:00:28 PM Now that summer is here, it's time to start looking for signs of damage to your trees from excess heat and lack of nutrients. Trees with [diseased roots](http://blog.cartwrighttree.com/featured/tips-for-telling-the-difference-between-sick-and-dead-trees/) can also potentially be damaged to the point of dying if [heat stress](http://www.gardenvigor.com/garden-problems.aspx/identify-and-treat-plants-trees-suffering-from-heat-stress) isn't discovered and treated in time.   [![heat stress ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726201-jpg/blog-files/6164991407_1c77ba197a_z-199x300.jpg?width=199&height=300&name=6164991407_1c77ba197a_z-199x300.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2745726201-jpg/blog-files/6164991407_1c77ba197a_z-199x300.jpg) Source: Flickr Too much seasonal rain can cause fungus and rot to form around the tree base, damaging the roots. While if a drought occurs, trees can't produce the necessary micronutrients needed to manufacture new growth or fruit. If the leaves on a tree begin to yellow, rust colored spots or bumps appear and then the greenery begins to drop off, it's time to check with a professional to determine if heat stress is present. Proactive treatment can easily save your trees through a regimented course of biostimulants, along with a [regular watering schedule](http://blog.cartwrighttree.com/featured/make-sure-your-trees-stay-hydrated-this-summer/). Even if there are no signs of heat stress present, it's important to keep your eye on your trees for as long as temperatures continue to soar. [Cartwright Tree Care](http://cartwrighttree.com/) wants to be your Kansas City area tree healthcare professional. 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