Iron chlorosis is a tree disease that is quite common here in the Kansas City area. It causes the leaves of a tree to yellow due to an iron deficiency. Usually the main symptom of this iron deficiency is interveinal chlorosis, which is defined by Utah State University’s Forestry Extension as “the development of a yellow leaf with a network of dark green veins.”
In severe cases of iron chlorosis, entire leaves may turn yellow, or white, with the outside edges of the leaves turning brown as the plant cells begin to die. In other cases, a single branch or half of a tree may be affected, while the rest of the tree appears normal.
If you believe that a tree in your yard has been affected by iron chlorosis, contact Cartwright Tree Care. We can accurately identify the disease, be it iron chlorosis or another issue, and provide a plan of action for dealing with the problem.
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