One paragraph near the beginning was...
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A fertilization regimen in the fall can help prepare trees for spring. Many arborists use a slow-release fertilizer after plants have gone dormant following a good hard freeze but before the ground is frozen. Fall fertilization with an effective slow-release fertilizer is great preventative maintenance for nutrient-deficient, high-value trees. Avoid using fertilizer with highly available nitrogen after July because it can force too much new growth at the wrong time of year.
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If I recall correctly, nitrogen tends to produce thinner cell walls in plants, probably less desireable in winter.
One thing I'm curious about, is if potassium can aid trees, in a similar fashion to how it helps turf through a cold winter.
(Not Australian winter - Ekka)
