Trees develop heat stress during prolonged high temperatures

RUSTON, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- Trees are a lot like people. They breathe, sweat, and can get too hot. This process is called transpiration. When transpiration happens faster than trees can replenish water from their roots, they develop heat stress. This occurs when temperatures remain above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat stress can disrupt a tree's water [...]