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Your Tree May Be in Trouble If . . .
There's Frequent Standing Water
When an area floods repeatedly
over the course of several growing seasons - even if it’s only to a depth of a couple of
inches, affected trees may decline as their root systems gradually drown.
This situation occurs most frequently when construction projects alter the flow of runoff into previously well-drained areas.
The impact of this type of flooding is greatest when it occurs when trees are in full leaf, especially when temperatures are very warm in mid-summer. While still serious, trees are less severely impacted when flooding occurs when temperatures are cool/cold and trees are fully dormant, above right.