SWG and a Sad Tree

[maloneysm]

Over the winter, the return jet plug on my agp leaked, and I lost probably about 1,000-1,500 gal of water at 3,600 ppm salt. This flowed downhill toward a tree, which is now looking a bit sad: yellow leaves relative to the others of the same species and age.

I realize this is more a tree question than pool question, but I suspect I’m not the first this has happened to… any ideas how to effectively remove salt from the soil? I know I can Google it, but I’m hoping someone has actually spoken to or is an expert on the subject.

 

[PoolGate]

The solution to pollution is dilution.

 

[AK-]

The solution to pollution is dilution.

That is absolutely true, but if the tree is already absorbing that salt than it becomes entirely a tree question. I remember my grandfather saying salt on an open tree wound could kill a tree… not sure how that compares to socking the ground with saltwater.

 

[CT-Steven]

You need to find an arborist that can perform a drench application.