| I have 2 fat albert spruce. We planted them about 3 years ago. Now one of them is dying from the top down. I have found what seems to be light brown fungus on it. I do not see any bugs on them. I cut the top off to see if I could find anything burrowing but I do not. What can I do to save it. |
| Top dieback is usually a sign of a borer infestation, but it sounds like you have investigated that and ruled it out. Check the trunk for swellings, cracks, or other symptoms of damage/disease that might interfere with the movement of water to the top of the tree. In any case, if the rest of the plant is OK, you'll need to train a new branch to a stake, so it can become the central leader of the tree. If none of these ideas cover your situation, have a professional consultation. It may also be that the tree roots are outgrowing the space they're in, but that usually causes general dieback of all branches, not just the top. |
