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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 10, 2019
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    Getting more sunlight to the heavily shaded foliar canopy is the only hope. A skilled pruning specialist, local certified arborist may be able to achieve an aesthetic solution by moderate crown reduction and selective thinning to allow more light penetration.

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    GKH_Susan on
    March 26, 2020
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    It may be a Norway Spruce that produces strobili, or small cones. I would contact your local nursery who might know the exact species.

    https://bygl.osu.edu/node/736
    https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/1993/6-9-1993/conflow.html

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    GKH_Susan on
    May 15, 2020
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    It is likely to grow back from the green shoots, but not likely to grow from the brown areas. It depends upon the variety of conifer, but from what I can tell, the brown may remain that way for quite some time.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/damage-from-over-pruning.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 15, 2020
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    As long as you don't replace it with any of its relatives then you will be safe. You did not specify, exactly, which conifer so I would recommend a deciduous tree, instead, to avoid future problems.

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    BushDoctor on
    May 27, 2020
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    Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the damage. It will likely survive, but depending on the type of conifer that it is, it may not recover in shape.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    June 22, 2020
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