New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Warwickshire  Ruddr Jun 13, 2020 7:31 AM CST |
| We planted out our blur fir Xmas tree in the garden around 14 months ago It did OK for the first year and had new growth This year it has suffered very rapid needle drop We thought that was it, but the very top of the tree has vigouros needle growth the remaining 90 percent has no needles The appears to be no signs of infestation Any ideas? Thanks |
Name: Big Bill Livonia, Michigan (Zone 6a) American Orchid Society Judge              BigBill Jun 13, 2020 7:38 AM CST |
| To provide you with the best opinions as possible, images would be a big help. Images of the whole tree and closer ones of the problem areas if possible. Rodney Wilcox Jones, my idol! Businessman, Orchid grower, hybridizer, lived to 107! |
Warwickshire Ruddr Jun 13, 2020 8:08 AM CST |
| Thanks Bill Here's some images of the dramatic difference between the top and the rest of the tree    |
Name: Big Bill Livonia, Michigan (Zone 6a) American Orchid Society Judge BigBill Jun 13, 2020 9:07 AM CST |
| Goodness, that is not what I had expected! I was thinking of something more gradual. I am no expert when it comes to evergreens but I know a bit. My first thought was a root problem that was causing layer by layer to die back, but then why is the top part so nice? It should not be an insect issue because with an insect problem, no area should be unscathed. Not a fungal problem for the same reason. Honestly I think it's beyond hope. And I am clueless. Rodney Wilcox Jones, my idol! Businessman, Orchid grower, hybridizer, lived to 107! |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost    DaisyI Jun 13, 2020 9:57 AM CST |
 How close is the wall on the other side? Is the bottom part of the tree in the shade? The only thing I can think is the bottom half has too much shade. Spruce trees (and most conifers) don't grow needles in the shade. Whatever the problem, that's a really bad place for a spruce anyway. They get HUGE! Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
Warwickshire Ruddr Jun 13, 2020 10:32 AM CST |
| Thanks Guys I think your right It's the shade - it's plant neighbour is a fern Is there no hope for it Or could we replant it someone sunnier where its got more room to grow |
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost DaisyI Jun 13, 2020 10:40 AM CST |
| The branches that are dead will not grow again, nor will it branch lower on the stem. The green branches at the top will be the bottom branches of the tree. I'm not sure you can transplant a spruce but, you know know until you try it. Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming...."WOW What a Ride!!" -Mark Frost President: Orchid Society of Northern Nevada Webmaster: osnnv.org |
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