· Briefly, ironchlorosis is a yellowing of plant leaves caused by iron deficiency, usually in high pH soils (pH above 7.0). Other causes of yellowing need to be ruled out first, however. Plants use their stores of iron in new leaves as they create them, so ironchlorosis shows first and more severely on the newer growth at branch tips. Leaves may be smaller than normal and may eventually curl, dry up, and fall. · The most obvious symptom of iron deficiency in plants is commonly called leafchlorosis. This is where the leaves of the plant turn yellow, but the veins of the leaves stay green. · leaf veins remain a dark green. Ironchlorosis is caused by the plant not being . ble to obtain the iron it needs. Iron is needed f. r the production of chlorophyll. Therefore, a lack of iron results in a loss . f the green color in the leaves. In severe cases, leaf color may chan. · You might be dealing with iron deficiency chlorosis – that common garden issue where leaves turn yellow between the green veins. This happens when soils are too alkaline, locking iron away from plant roots. · When plants suffer from iron deficiency, they exhibit a specific condition known as chlorosis. Understanding how to recognize iron deficiency-induced chlorosis is essential for gardeners, farmers, and horticulturists who want to maintain healthy and productive plants. IronChlorosis of Trees and Shrubs Many trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plantings in Indiana and throughout the Midwest suffer from iron deficiency caused by high pH (alkaline) soil (Fig. 1).
