Leaf Analysis
Plant-tissue diagnostics for nutrient management and environmental monitoring.
Leaf analysis that reveals nutrient status, environmental stress and site conditions with measurable clarity — helping you make informed decisions for planning, landscaping, crop management or tree-health assurance.
Delivered nationwide with accredited laboratory methods and fast, predictable turnaround.
Do you need Leaf Analysis?
You may need leaf analysis if planting schemes, crop performance, tree health or environmental conditions require verified nutrient or contaminant data.
These tests provide the independent, laboratory-grade evidence required by planners, landscape architects, agronomists and environmental consultants under relevant environmental and local-policy frameworks.
Most clients tell us this early clarity removed guesswork, prevented unnecessary treatments and kept planting schemes on track.
What is Leaf Analysis?
Leaf analysis is a laboratory assessment of plant-tissue nutrients, trace elements and environmental markers.
It detects deficiencies, toxicity, contamination exposure and physiological stress — giving you a clear profile of plant health and site conditions.
You May Require a Leaf Analysis When...
Physical or biological signs:
- yellowing, chlorosis or nutrient deficiency symptoms
- poor growth despite adequate irrigation
- unexplained dieback, leaf drop or stress responses
- uneven growth across a site
Planning & environmental triggers:
- planning conditions for soft landscaping or tree retention
- suspected contamination exposure
- verification for remediation or environmental monitoring
- agricultural crop performance issues
- insurance or legal queries regarding plant loss
Early instruction keeps diagnosis aligned with planting windows and project milestones.
What We Deliver
| Service | Purpose | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Sampling Guidance or On-Site Collection | Ensure samples are representative and compliant. | Reliable, traceable plant-tissue data. |
| Laboratory Nutrient Suite | Analyse macro and micronutrient levels. | Clear nutrient profile and deficiency mapping. |
| Environmental Stress Indicators | Identify contamination, salinity, toxicity or stress. | Evidence-based diagnosis of site issues. |
| Comparative Baseline Analysis | Benchmark against species norms. | Practical interpretation, not raw data alone. |
| Formal Report (planning or advisory) | Present findings and next steps. | Clear, proportionate recommendations for action. |
That’s how evidence stays proportionate, planting stays predictable, and your scheme performs the way it was designed.
How it Works
Scope & Confirmation
Send species, site details and your concerns. We confirm the laboratory suite.
Sampling & Analysis
We guide you through correct sampling or carry out collection if preferred. Accredited labs complete analysis.
Reporting
You receive a concise, planning- or project-ready report with practical recommendations, not over-prescription.
Timing & Delivery
Sampling
Year-round (species-dependent)
Turnaround
Typically within 10 working days from receipt of samples
Nationwide
Nationwide coverage across the UK.
Expedited Testing
Available for project-critical planting deadlines
Each week gained here prevents planting drift and avoids remedial treatment costs.
What You Receive:
- Accredited nutrient and environmental analysis
- Deficiency, toxicity and stress identification
- Clear, practical recommendations
- Planning-ready reporting where required
- Consistent nationwide service
- Interpretation grounded in real-world planting and environmental practice
Evidence project teams trust.
Why Clients Choose ProHort
- Integrated environmental, horticultural and planning expertise
- Data interpreted with real-world practicality
- Clear communication, predictable turnaround
- Nationwide laboratory and sampling support
- Reports built for decisions, not speculation
Legal Compliance & Planning risk
Leaf analysis supports compliance where plant condition or environmental quality influences:
- planning conditions for landscaping or tree retention
- BS5837 tree protection and monitoring
- remediation and site-quality verification
- agricultural and horticultural assurance
- Environment Act 2021 environmental-outcome requirements
Missing or inaccurate data can result in:
- failed planting schemes and replacement costs
- delayed sign-off of landscaping conditions
- misdiagnosis and treatment waste
- unresolved contamination or nutrient imbalance
Early testing keeps decisions informed and prevents reactive re-planting or avoidable cost.
Your Next Step
Need leaf analysis? We’ll confirm your requirements and deliver clear, defensible laboratory evidence — fast.
Phone: 0800 494 7479
Email: [email protected]
Case Insight
Leaf Analysis FAQs
What does leaf analysis show?
It identifies nutrient status, stress indicators, toxicity and environmental exposure.
Can it diagnose contamination?
Yes — leaf tissue can reveal heavy-metal or pollutant uptake.
Is leaf analysis accepted in planning?
Yes — especially for landscaping conditions, BS5837 monitoring and remediation verification.
How quickly are results available?
Typically within 10 working days.
Do you collect samples?
We provide guidance or on-site collection depending on requirement.
Is it useful for tree surveys?
Yes — it supports health assessments and long-term retention decisions.
