Injury from Climatic Conditions
About Injury from Climatic Conditions
Freezing Temperatures – blackened foliage, leaf abscission, cambium injury on stems, plants fail to bloom (flower buds killed), roots killed. Sunburn/Sunscald – Sunburn is the caused by the plant’s excessive exposure to solar radiation, usually in concert with high temperatures – affects aboveground plant parts. Symptoms include leaf discoloration and necrosis, marginal necrosis. Sunscald occurs on tree trunks – associated with fluctuating freezing temperatures – appears as reddish brown discol
Injury from Climatic Conditions is an abiotic disorder — a non-living, environmental cause of plant damage — commonly encountered in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Abiotic Disorders Library.
Unlike diseases caused by fungi or bacteria, abiotic disorders cannot be treated with pesticides. Correct diagnosis is essential — our UT Certified horticulturist can evaluate your lawn or landscape and recommend the right corrective action.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Injury from Climatic Conditions
- Type
- Abiotic Disorder (Non-Living Cause)
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
