At our recent program, “The Elements of Tree Health,” Dr. Kim Coder discussed the 20 essential elements. Often arborists in the field will sample the soil to better understand the situation, but what about sampling the tree? The sample is typically extracted from the crown, where growth is active, using either a leaf or small twig about one inch long, which is then sent to the lab. Arborists can then compare and contrast what is in the soil vs. the tree. Let us know if you have used tree sampling for chemical analysis in your work. Click on the headline to leave a comment.
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