African Sumac Decline in Extreme Heat: Nutrient Deficiency and Watering Advice

In Lake Havasu City’s intense heat, your African sumac turning orange suggests nutrient deficiency and/or insufficient water.

Quick Remedies

Apply Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) as a soil drench—provides minor nutrients.
Increase watering frequency; weekly may not be enough in extreme heat.
Check if the tree is deciduous—some leaf drop in winter is normal.

See this Arizona horticulture blog for region-specific advice: xtremehorticulture.blogspot.com

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