Fertilizing Shade and Ornamental Trees

Ann Marie VanDerZanden
FS 103 | Revised December 2018

Summary

Describes how to identify signs of nutrient deficiency in shade and ornamental trees. Discusses the most common soil nutrient deficiencies, types of fertilizer, and fertilization techniques. Offers a simple method, based on tree trunk diameter, for determining how much fertilizer to use.

About the authors

Ann Marie VanDerZanden
Extension state Master Gardener coordinator
Oregon State University

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