South Jersey's dry stretch heading into summer is showing up in trees across Gloucester County. Drought stress symptoms — early leaf drop, leaf curl, browning leaf margins, and twig dieback — often appear weeks after a dry period begins, meaning visible signs right now reflect stress that started earlier in June.
Newly planted trees, trees with root zone competition from pavement or structures, and trees that took any storm damage earlier this season are most vulnerable. Deep, infrequent watering at the drip line is more effective than frequent shallow watering near the trunk.
Greg Smith Tree Service provides tree health assessments and professional care throughout Gloucester County, including Franklinville, Sewell, Williamstown, Sicklerville, Vineland, Elmer, and Bridgeton. If you have trees showing signs of stress this summer, a professional evaluation is the right first step. #GloucesterCountyTreeService #SouthJerseyTrees #TreeHealth
Drought-stressed tree showing leaf symptoms, or crew assessing a tree on a South Jersey residential property. Real job documentation preferred over stock imagery.
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