	Advancing the Science of Tree Care
	About Us \| Careers \| Contact Us \| Suggestions & Feedback \| Site Map \| Links & Resources \| Home

Cambistat

Reduces Stress, Increases Longevity & Durability

Fast Growth or Slow Growth-

Differences in Tree Health and Longevity

In the Tree Care Industry article “Why Do Trees Vary in Suitability to Diseases and Insects”, Clive Jones explores the relationship between how fast a tree grows and its longevity. Fast growing trees tend to be more susceptible to damage from stress than slower growing trees. See the chart below for the differences in tree characteristics of fast versus slow growing trees.

Slower Growth is Beneficial

Tree Characteristic	Tree Growth Rate
Tree Characteristic	Fast Growth	Slow Growth
Resource Demand	Higher	Lower
Sensitivity to Resource Availability	Higher	Lower
Energy Allocation	Growth	Storage
Stored Energy Reserves	Lower	Higher
Root/Shoot Ratio	Lower	Higher
Leaf Longevity	Shorter	Longer
Sensitivity to Stress or Damage	Higher	Lower
Insect Attractiveness	Higher	Lower

Table credited to: Clive Jones - Institute of Ecosystem Studies - Millbrook NY

Tree Lifespan

Not Age But Size Related

Trees do not have an internal biological clock like humans. They do not replace cells – but add cells. The reason trees decline and die is related to the trees ability to make enough energy and gather resources to support its living tissue. Every growing site has limitations on resources it can provide. When the trees size surpasses these limitations, the tree will not be able to gather what it needs (both site resources and energy) and will start to slowly decline.

Increasing the Lifespan and Durability of Yard Trees

Cambistat works by making the tree more conservative. Slower growth rate means energy is shunted into increased root mass, increased defenses, thicker leaves, and increased storage. A slower growing tree needs fewer resources - including water, minerals and energy. This reduced resource need raises the threshold of stress needed to injure the tree. For many mature yard trees, the deficiency level of the growing site is already past this stress threshold. By reducing the trees growth rate – health and longevity can be restored. As can be seen in the chart above, reducing a trees growth rate with Cambistat will:

Reduce sensitivity to stress
Decrease need for resources
Increase energy reserves
Increase tissue defense
Reduce attractiveness to organisms
Give longer lasting leaves


		Trees begin to decline when they are unable to support the size of their living mass with energy and resources. Growing site limitations are a key factor. Trees in Yards Have Shorter Lives – Trees growing in yard situations have a shorter life expectancy than trees growing in a natural setting. This is a result of fewer resources, less space, competition, and a host of other factors. By reducing the growth rate of a tree, you reduce the trees need for resources, space to grow, and increase its life span.

For many yard trees, the deficiency level of the growing site is already past this stress threshold. Reducing growth rate can increase tree health and extend tree longevity.

Tree Health Issues

Bacterial Leaf Scorch

Vegetation Management

Products & Solutions

Alamo Fungicide

Arbotect Fungicide

Bacastat

Cambistat Growth Regulator

	What is Cambistat
	The Science of Tree Health
	Tree Health Benefits
	Increased Tree Root Growth
	Tree Growth Reduction
	Tolerance to Water Stress
	Enhance Defenses
	Stabilization & Recovery
	Stress & Durability
	Where Cambistat is Used
	Cambistat vs. Fertilization
	Cambistat Application
	Cambistat MSDS
	Cambistat Label
	Marketing Literature
	Other Tools

Product Catalog (PDF)

MSDS/Labels

1-877-ARBORIST