Christmas Tree Problem

A week before Christmas, I bought a young live Christmas tree. It is in a pot on our balcony. Starting spring season, the tree started growing beautifully and spreading green little brunches. Last week I noticed white cottony things covering some of the the brunches. I am not sure if it’s a web or fungus. It is white and dense, covering the needles too. What can I do about it? I would appreciate your help.

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 04/27/2014 @ 4:24 am

It’s an insect pest, likely from scale insects. You can remove infected areas, of not too much. Also, treat the tree with neem oil. It is an organic insecticide that doubles as a fungicide and should take care of the problem. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[1]

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