Methods and mixtures for treating distressed trees

Abstract

Material for the treatment a distressed tree, and a treatment kit used in the treatment is accomplished by creating a mixture comprising a fertilizer and a growth hormone selected from a group of elements including naphthalene acetic acid, 3-indolebutyric acid, and derivatives thereof. The mixture of fertilizer and growth hormone are applied to a root area of the distressed tree. A kit for treating distressed trees may include a device for producing holes around the periphery of the tree, and introducing hormone, an amount of fertilizer, and water as necessary. Instructions are included in the kit as to the amount of hormone and fertilizer to be mixed and applied to the root structure of the tree, and the watering thereof.

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PRIOR APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 808,156, filed Mar. 24, 2004, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09 / 660,257, filed Sep. 12, 2000.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates in general to tree preservation, and in particular to methods and mixtures for treating distressed trees, and treatment kits therefore. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Across the Southern United States, the old growth forest is typically hardwoods such as Oaks, Elms, Hickory, Pecan, Bois d'ark, Hackberry, Ash, and the like. Unfortunately, where “progress”, in the form of roads, homes, schools, and commercial construction meets the old growth forest, these trees are often subject to an adverse physiological reaction as a result of root system damage. This is particularly true with respects to the Post Oak (Quercus Stellate) which often dies in response to root system encroachment. [0004] Most trees in the Souther...

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Unfortunately, where “progress”, in the form of roads, homes, schools, and commercial construction meets the old growth forest, these trees are often subject to an adverse physiological reaction as a result of root system damage.

Usually the damage to the root system causes general injury a tree's health or slows its growth markedly.

Sometimes even small encroachments, such as a sidewalk across about ten-percent of its root area, result in the death of the tree.

Indeed, the effects of sustained drought are as devastating a cause of shock as roots being cut or encroached upon.

It grows only from acorns and almost never can be transplanted.

Notwithstanding, Post Oaks are still highly sensitive to human encroachment, and thus require care and attention whenever such encroachment on the Post Oak's domain begins to cause distress.

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