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- Q.Blue Spruce Losing Needles - I live in Southern Illinois. I have a blue spruce that is about 15-16 years old. It was healthy and ...
- Q.Needles Falling Off Blue Spruce - I live in St. Louis, MO. I have a 3-year-old spruce that has thrived since I planted it but just ...
- Q.Blue Spruce Trees - How long do healthy blue spruce trees normally live?
- Q.Tree Straightening - Hi, I have two (2) of the ornamental blue spruce and they are both leaning, one a bit more than ...
- Q.Colorado Blue Spruce - My husband sprayed my blue spruce for insects and now the tips are blue but the rest is a light ...
- Q.Colorado Blue Spruce Tree - Our Blue Spruce tree is mature and about 50 feet tall, but the problem is that now the lower branches ...
- Q.Colorado Blue Spruce Dying - We planted four 5' trees in our yard in Albuquerque New Mexico. Three of the four are doing fine. ...
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summers on
October 26, 2015
I don;t knowQ.blue spruce losing needles
I live in Southern Illinois. I have a blue spruce that is about 15-16 years old. It was healthy and growing good until last year. I started noticing that it was losing its needles. I looked up into the tree and noticed that it doesn't appear to be regrowing the needles. Any idea what the problem could be?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
October 27, 2015A.Your tree may have developed a canker or the white pine weevils are a known insect that can cause damage to Blue Spruce.
I'm listing a few links for you that may give you more help in identifying the cause.
You may need a professional arborist to examine the tree for correct diagnosis.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/colorado-blue-spruce/care-for-colorado-spruce.htm
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/harrison/news/common-diseases-blue-spruce
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/cankers-on-trees.htm
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- Asked by
Rebecca Vidal on
January 31, 2016
63131Q.Needles falling off blue spruce
I live in St. Louis, MO. I have a 3-year-old spruce that has thrived since I planted it but just noticed that it looks sick. All of the needles are falling off, coming from the inside of the branch and traveling out.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 1, 2016A.The needle drop could be environmental, wind and winter damage or even excess moisture.
Blue Spruce do suffer from fungus diseases.
Here are some links that may help you identify the cause.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/colorado-blue-spruce/care-for-colorado-spruce.htm
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/harrison/news/common-diseases-blue-sprucehttp://ipm.missouri.edu/MEG/2012/4/Spruce-Problems-Continue/
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dar.jgr on
September 18, 2016
zone 5Q.blue spruce trees
How long do healthy blue spruce trees normally live?
Answered by
Alisma on
September 18, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Spruces are long-lived trees, and most types, including blue spruces, normally live 150 to 200 years or more.
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diamdebbi on
May 16, 2017
19020Q.Tree straightening
Hi, I have two (2) of the ornamental blue spruce and they are both leaning, one a bit more than the other. The landscaper who planted them last season planted them crooked but did not think they were at that time. I would like to know if there is some type of tree staking that would work instead of having to dig it up to reposition. Thank you for any advice you can offer. Deb
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2017A.Yes, you can stake a pull over the plantings.
This article will help you through the process.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/straighten-tree.htm
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Deborah King on
May 21, 2017
Birmingham, ALQ.Colorado Blue Spruce
My husband sprayed my blue spruce for insects and now the tips are blue but the rest is a light green color. Will the rest blue back blue after a while?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 23, 2017A.I did find reference to certain pesticides can cause color change in Colorado Spruce. I have not been able to find any reverse to this situation.
These links have more information.
https://lawyernursery.com/PDF_static/articles/2010_Jan_What_Makes_My_Blue_Spruce_Blue.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/colorado-blue-spruce/care-for-colorado-spruce.htm
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Bernnie Thebeau on
July 18, 2017
Granite City, ILQ.Colorado Blue Spruce tree
Our Blue Spruce tree is mature and about 50 feet tall, but the problem is that now the lower branches (4-5 level of limbs) have lost their needles and appear "dead". My question is: Can these limbs be removed and not harm the tree? And when is the best time for removal? Also, would the addition of organic mulch around the base be helpful?
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
July 18, 2017A.There isn't a simple answer as there are several potential causes. Two are simple - if the lower branches aren't getting any sun, the "leaves" will die. These trees are shallow rooted and must be watered in hot or dry weather. But blue spruces are prone to a fungal canker disease. You may be able to spot the symptoms. You must remove all branches showing evidence of disease; better yet, get an arborist's opinion. There are a few more conditions you should read about. Try this website, my state's extension service: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/what_is_spruce_decline_and_what_should_you_do_about_it
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smkawane on
August 26, 2017
Albuquerque, NMQ.Colorado Blue Spruce Dying
We planted four 5' trees in our yard in Albuquerque New Mexico. Three of the four are doing fine. One started turning brown, losing needles and died. We replaced it a year later with another of the same size. Now this tree is dying. This tree is about 20 feet from an adjacent Blue Spruce that is doing fine. What could be causing this tree (at this particular position) to die? They get the same care and are in relatively close proximity. Thank you!
- Answered by
roseman on
August 27, 2017A.That is strange. Perhaps have the soils tested to see if there is something in the soil at that location that is causing such a dramatic reaction. I would also recommend getting some Miracid by the folks at Miracle Gro. Water the tree with it the next 5 times it needs watering, this helped me save one of mine along with mixing some of a product called Super Thrive into the same water.
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