When it comes to predicting the Kansas City weather, abnormal is normal.
As a result, plants are stressed.
Leaves are brown or scorched or branches are bare.
The U.S. Drought Monitor places much of the metro area in the severe or extreme drought conditions.
protected by reCAPTCHA Privacy – Terms Privacy – Terms Drought conditions have caused many tree species to shed leaves.
This summer’s intense sun has scorched many leaves.
Dennis Patton Adding to the drought conditions has been the hotter summer.
The intense sun has caused leaves to scorch brown along the edges.
The defoliation, while still of concern, is not as life-threatening as the drought.
But if you are worried, now might be a good time to water.