Determining the Need to Fertilize Landscape Trees and Shrubs

Authors

District/Extension Forester, District/Extension Forester
District/Extension Forester, District/Extension Forester
Extension Soils Specialist, Extension Soils Specialist
State Extension Forester, State Extension Forester

Date of this Version

2004

Comments

Published by University of Nebraska--Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. © 2000, The Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska on behalf of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. All rights reserved

Abstract

Most Nebraska soils are fertile enough to support tree and shrub growth without applying fertilizer. However, when woody plants exhibit poor growth or reduced vigor, yet have had adequate moisture and are not experiencing pest problems or other environmental limitations, the proper application of fertilizer may be necessary.