Ornamental Foliar Nutritional Deficiency ID Guide

Manganese zinc deficienct phoenix

Mites buttonwood

Nitrogen deficient cryptostegia

SMALL NEWER LEAVES

Cause and Notes: • May be a zinc deficiency, especially in tree crops, fruits and nuts • Inadequate nitrogen or copper are also possibilities • Low nitrogen can cause color issues in the middle and older leaves • When copper is low, new leaves are often extremely small How to Correct: • Use Harrell’s MAX® Minors or Non-Staining Micros, a broad spectrum micronutrient blend, as a foliar spray with some urea or potassium nitrate added • Zinc sulfate is also an effective foliar zinc source

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