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Posted by brian_ouimet 5 Ont (brian.ouimet@cogeco.ca) on Sun, Aug 6, 06 at 19:28
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I have two 28 year old Colorado Blue Spruce growing in the front yard. One of them seems to be in distress. It is losing needles on all lower branches. They are turning brownish then falling off. What if anything should I do. It is only happening to one of the trees so far. Thanks in advance. I have a picture of it also but unsure of how to post it here.
Brian |
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RE: Colorado Blue Spruce
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Hi Brian, I have the same problem with two of my blue spruce. The branches appear to be dying from the bottom and working up the tree. This is a slow process. I noticed mine a few years ago, I called a tree expert to have a look and I was told my trees have a "Borer" and that there was no cure, due to the trees age and height. They are over 30 ft. in height. Have you noticed any sap running down the trunk of the tree? Candles turning brown?
Wayne |
RE: Colorado Blue Spruce
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I also have a spruce about 24 years old too. I have noticed alot more needles around than I use to. There is one area on the tree that has piles of loose needles just siiting there. Maybe a birds nest. This a beautiful tree but planted too close to the house and too large realy for the property.In the future I will be forced to trim the bottom layers and up a bit at a time.
I have been in this house 6 years and took pictures on a polaroid camera showing the spruce at the top of the house.
I had 3 feet of lawn to cut between tree and driveway.
It is now 10-12 ft and 14 ft wide now. When it matures to 60' the width will totally take over my front lawn. The city won't let us cut them down or maybe even trim without a permit. I haven't seen any bugs on it yet. Hope they don't come our way. Lynne |
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