Regional wildfire smoke settling over the Treasure Valley affects more than air quality for people. A layer of fine ash on foliage blocks light and clogs the pores trees use to breathe, and prolonged smoky conditions can reduce photosynthesis during the peak growing season.
Trees already dealing with summer heat and dry soil have less energy reserve than usual when smoke events roll through, and the effect compounds over a bad wildfire season.
ArborSafe Professional Tree Management recommends a hose rinse to clear ash buildup and steady watering during smoky stretches to help Treasure Valley trees cope. Watching for slower recovery after a heavy smoke week is worth doing on any established tree.
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A photo of a hazy Treasure Valley skyline behind a tree canopy, or a close-up of ash residue on leaves.
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