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Effect of Colorado’s Extreme Weather on Plants

Colorado’s extreme weather conditions can take their toll on sensitive trees, shrubs and flowers…

Elm Leafminer
Elm Leafminer

Spring conditions in Colorado put trees to the test. Late snow and overnight freezing often damages newly emerging flowers and fragile leaves. Damaged tissue will become distorted and discolored, and eventually die off. Trees will have to deplete their energy reserves…….. to restore their canopies.

Once the recovery is completed the trees still have to endure the heat and drought conditions of summer. It is these difficult conditions that stunt the potential growth of our trees. Although we can’t control the weather, we can evaluate and improve soil health, control damaging pests and prevent aggressive pathogens in an effort to minimize the stress on our landscape plants. The Arborists and Plant Health Care Technicians at Mountain High Tree, Lawn & Landscape are available to meet with you and develop a plan to help your landscape reach its maximum potential.