What vitamins do trees need?
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The vitamins trees need are divided into two categories: Micronutirents and Macronutrients.
Macronutrients, which the tree requires in large amounts, are Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, and to a lesser extent, Sulfur. Most fertilizers contain only Nitrogen, Potassium, and Phosphorus. Sulfur can be used to lower the pH of the soil.
Micronutrients, which are required in very small amounts, are Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Boron, Chlorine, and Molybdenum. Most soils contain enough micronutrients to support the tree, but if the leaves are turning yellow, might need iron or manganese. Before adding any micronutrients, a soil sample should be taken from the root zone of the tree and analyzed, as too much of any given nutrient can be toxic to a tree.
Many, such as the soil in the ground has nutrients as well.
They need "minerals" not vitamins :)
Potassium for "tree growth", (promotes growth of the bark and limbs).
Nitrogen for leaves. (but, not too much or you can "burn" them).
Pot ash for something, but at this time I forget what its for ...hmmm
A good 50/50/50 mix and you will do fine.
I wish you well...
Jesse
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