What to Do if Trees and Shrubs Are Not Leafing Out
Extreme weather conditions this winter and spring promoted slow growth, delayed leafing out, lack of blooms, dieback in branches and sometimes even death of trees and shrubs. Younger and newly transplanted trees (
If trees haven’t leafed out, or if they are leafing out unevenly with sections of bare branches, give them some time. Stressed trees can take a while to bounce back, and since it is still early June, it is possible that these trees and shrubs may still produce new growth this summer. MSU Extension advises tree owners to wait a full g...