In this Palo Alto article, George Reno from Davey's Menlo Park office explains the difference between stressed and healthy trees when leaves turn brown.
By mid-July, it’s common to receive questions from Peninsula homeowners asking why their trees are already showing brown leaves, even though summer has only just begun. The good news is that brown foliage doesn’t always signal a tree in decline. In many cases, it’s a response to seasonal conditions that can be managed with the right care.
Brown leaves can be caused by several factors, from heat and drought to spring insect activity. The key is learning how to recognize what’s normal and when it’s time to call an arborist.
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