Trees Spring time to fertilize

With the weather warming up the trees/plants etc. are starting to flower with new leaves also appearing now is the time to prepare our trees for the growing season Spring with goal of enhancing the vitality, beauty and function of our trees through fertization. The introduction of different types and formulations of fertization has grown Immensity (Pun intended) Add to this the wide variation of soil types and disturbed soils from one back yard to the next, the range of weather conditions from the coast to the Upper Mountains. Now add the wide range of tree species from our native gums trees; Rainforest trees to introduced exotic trees, and fruit trees, each having somewhat different problems and nutrient needs. Each tree species have a preferred soil pH and soil type that allows them to effectively uptake the nutrients that they need, this is called effective cation exchange capacity (eCEC) Products such as SeaSol are not fertilisers and if used should only be used for new plantings or when transplanting as they are only to enhance root growth. Tips when considering fertilizing your trees and Plants: if the leaves are discoloured, yellowing, they may be deficient in one type of Mineral Plants. The Citrus group leaves yellow when deficient in Iron and may need to have Chelated Iron added as well as a combined fertilizer. To best determine the needs of your trees please contact Fred Janes, arborist at Angophora Consulting Arborist who is a level 5 Arborist. Up to date with the latest techniques and can conduct a soil pH test to determine what fertizer is best for your trees.