June in the Treasure Valley means rising heat and the start of the dry season. Trees that were doing fine in the spring can start showing stress by mid-summer if they don't have enough moisture at the root zone.
Deep, infrequent watering works better than frequent light watering. For most established trees, watering slowly to a depth of 12 to 18 inches, letting the soil dry between sessions, encourages deeper root development and better drought tolerance.
If you're seeing wilting leaves that don't recover in the evening, premature leaf drop, or die-back at branch tips, those are early signs the tree is struggling with the heat.
Are any of your trees showing signs of stress as we head into summer?
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