Tree trouble: Isaias turns some trees in and around the South Shore brown

Tropical Storm Isaias not only uprooted trees on Long Island, it even turned some of them brown.

News 12 Staff

Aug 18, 2020, 6:54 PM

Updated 1,347 days ago

Share:

Tropical Storm Isaias not only uprooted trees on Long Island, it even turned some of them brown.
Though fall is still about a month away, some areas on the Island have the type of appearance like its already late autumn. The damage is most prevalent on the South Shore, but has been reported miles inland.
Experts say the storm blew in salt water, burning tree leaves. The salt burn is even affecting some evergreen trees, which are typically pretty hardy.
Due to little to no rain to wash the salt away, lots of trees are seeing the damage.
"On the south side, it really dried the trees out and got them to lose their leaves and pins," says Joe Spinosa, of Massapequa Park. "And on the north side of the tree, it looks fine, it looks like summertime so it's very unusual."
Arborist William Thomas told News 12 most of the trees affected should be able to survive, but it is important to keep them properly watered to potentially wash away the salt that is now on the ground. He also recommended not using lots of fertilizer because they are under a lot of stress.
What would help trees is a good rain shower to wash the salt away, but News 12 meteorologists say a dry forecast is in the cards for the coming days.


More from News 12
2:02
MTA pushes back start date of congestion pricing two weeks to June 30

MTA pushes back start date of congestion pricing two weeks to June 30

2:11
Temperatures dip overnight; Weekend to feature sun and clouds with some light rain

Temperatures dip overnight; Weekend to feature sun and clouds with some light rain

0:26
Police: Man charged with wielding machete during road rage incident

Police: Man charged with wielding machete during road rage incident

0:14
Police: Hazlet man accused of setting multiple fires over span of 5 months

Police: Hazlet man accused of setting multiple fires over span of 5 months

0:20
Burglary at Manchester Township bagel shop caught on video

Burglary at Manchester Township bagel shop caught on video

1:43
Police: 2 people injured when tractor-trailer crashes into Cedar Grove pharmacy

Police: 2 people injured when tractor-trailer crashes into Cedar Grove pharmacy

1:53
Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

Shop Mother’s Day Gifts – Exclusive Offers Up to 75% OFF!

3:03
Rutgers students remain on alert amid uptick of incidents near New Brunswick campus as 'Rutgers Day' nears

Rutgers students remain on alert amid uptick of incidents near New Brunswick campus as 'Rutgers Day' nears

2:25
Middletown street renamed in honor of iconic New Jersey brothers Stevie and Billy Van Zandt

Middletown street renamed in honor of iconic New Jersey brothers Stevie and Billy Van Zandt

0:25
Services announced for US Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. who died at 65

Services announced for US Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. who died at 65

1:08
New Jersey man says his business and family are at risk if TikTok app is banned

New Jersey man says his business and family are at risk if TikTok app is banned

1:09
Workers call out Gov. Murphy for saying there are 2 sides to casino smoking ban proposal

Workers call out Gov. Murphy for saying there are 2 sides to casino smoking ban proposal

0:31
Police: Former Giants lineman Korey Cunningham, 28, found dead in Clifton home

Police: Former Giants lineman Korey Cunningham, 28, found dead in Clifton home

1:21
SUV crashes through Dunkin' in Old Bridge

SUV crashes through Dunkin' in Old Bridge

0:23
North Wildwood approved for emergency beach replenishment

North Wildwood approved for emergency beach replenishment

0:52
Clothesline Project raises awareness of sexual assault survivors

Clothesline Project raises awareness of sexual assault survivors

0:42
Police: 3 women accused of stealing nearly $600 worth of merchandise from Target

Police: 3 women accused of stealing nearly $600 worth of merchandise from Target

2:17
South Brunswick implements plan to prevent fatal crashes

South Brunswick implements plan to prevent fatal crashes

2:28
Main Street New Jersey: Showcasing the best of North Brunswick

Main Street New Jersey: Showcasing the best of North Brunswick

0:28
Former Carteret middle school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student

Former Carteret middle school teacher accused of sexually assaulting student