Half of a tree turning refers to a situation where only one side of the tree is changing color while the other side remains green or unchanged. This can be caused by a variety of factors such as environmental conditions, disease, or pests.
Environmental factors such as sunlight exposure, soil nutrients, and water availability can all impact the color change in trees. Changes in sunlight exposure can result in one side of the tree receiving more sunlight than the other, leading to uneven color changes. Similarly, differences in soil nutrients or water availability can also affect the tree’s ability to photosynthesize and change color evenly.
Diseases or pests can also cause uneven color changes in trees. Diseases such as leaf spot or powdery mildew can affect one side of the tree more than the other, resulting in an unequal color change. Insect infestations, such as scale insects or aphids, can also damage one side of the tree more than the other, causing uneven color changes.
To address this issue, it is important to first determine the underlying cause of the uneven color change. This may require consulting with a professional arborist or horticulturist to diagnose the problem and recommend appropriate treatment. In some cases, simply adjusting environmental conditions or providing proper care and maintenance may help the tree regain its color evenly.