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July 29, 2024Q.Brown/orange Branches On Bristlecone Pine
We have a bristlecone pine that was planted in the spring of 2022. This spring (2023) it had good overall growth throughout the plant - short as typical. A few weeks ago I noticed some of the lower branches were orange in color like they were dead. For the 3-4 foot tree there are 10-12 branches like this. I will send pictures under separate note. Hope that isn't a problem for you to connect the two messages
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GKH_Susan on
July 31, 2024
Certified ExpertA.I suspect it is not getting enough water. These trees are drought tolerant but not until they are well established which can take a year in the case of a tree. Or perhaps it has been dry there this summer. I can't tell from the photo, but is it in full sun? That is important, too. You said the soil was well draining, which is a must. These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-drying-bottom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/bristlecone-pine-information.htm
You don't need to fertilize the first year. This article tells more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/caring-for-pine-trees.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
October 31, 2024Q.Why My Landscape Pine Trees After 15 Years Dried?
My pines variety are pinus eldarica and pinus mogo.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 31, 2024
Certified ExpertA.It is hard to say without more information. The issues probably started a year or more ago. Has there been drought in the last couple of years? Here are some articles about pine problems that may help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-drying-bottom.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-browning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-gall-rust-disease.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/diplodia-pine-tip-blight.htm
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May 30, 2025Q.I Live In AZ. I Have A Pine Tree That’s Needles Are Turning Brown. Can You Tell Me What I Can Do About It?
It's been dry here but water doesn't seem to help. I have aphids on other plants in the yard. Sap is weeping from places where limbs were cut off.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 1, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Usually by the time an evergreen tree shows browning, the decline started months before. So, if it has been unusually dry since last summer, the damage may just now be showing. Here are some possible reasons for the browning:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-browning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-sap-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/controlling-pine-needle-scale.htm
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