North Central Florida summers bring heat that can put real stress on trees, especially during dry stretches between storms. Drought stress is one of the more common reasons trees decline, and it often starts in ways that are easy to miss until the damage is already significant.
Signs to watch for include wilting or curling leaves, early leaf drop, bark cracking or splitting, and branches that are dying back from the tips inward. Trees that are already stressed from drought are also more susceptible to insect damage and disease, which can compound the problem quickly.
Watering deeply and less frequently, mulching around the base of the tree, and keeping the area free of competing grass and weeds can all help. But if a tree is already showing significant stress, a professional assessment is the right next step before the situation gets worse.
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