In this Palo Alto article, George Reno from Davey's Menlo Park office talks about how excess salt in soil can cause 'salt stress,' damaging trees overtime.
Much of the Midpeninsula’s soil contains naturally occurring salt, a result of its proximity to the San Francisco Bay, which can quietly damage trees over time. Coastal flooding, storm surge and even the use of recycled irrigation water can introduce additional salt into soils and onto foliage. The result is a lesser-known but serious threat: salt stress.
Salt affects trees by interfering with their ability to absorb water and nutrients. When salt accumulates in the soil, it draws moisture away from roots, making it harder for trees to stay hydrated even when the ground appears moist. Over time, this can mimic drought conditions, weakening trees and leaving them more vulnerable to pests and disease.
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