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Instagram | Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Yellowing Leaves With Green Veins on Pin Oaks Usually Means Iron Chlorosis, Not Drought

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Yellow leaf, green veins, more watering isn't fixing it? That's iron chlorosis, not drought.

Pin oaks and Bradford pears struggle to pull iron from alkaline soil, which is common near driveways and foundations. Our plant health care team tests the soil first, then treats the actual cause.

Link in bio to schedule a soil and canopy assessment.

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Bright, close-up photo of a yellow leaf with clear green veining, contrasted against healthy green foliage nearby for comparison.

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Canva text suggestion: "Green Veins, Yellow Leaf? Check the Soil" or "It's Not Drought, It's Chlorosis"


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