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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 13, 2016
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    There can be many reasons for needle loss, including natural aging, environmental, disease and pests.
    Look for more signs to help narrow and pinpoint the cause.
    The link below will help you.

    This link will help you pinpoint the possible cause.

    https://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/pine-diseases
    I would also encourage you to contact your local County Extension Office. They may have more information on if any regional pests and disease concerns.
    Here is a link to locate your nearest office.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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  • Answered by
    LuvaLeigh on
    June 21, 2016
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    That sounds like Pine Sawyer beetles. They are very difficult to control once symptoms are obvious. I would contact the nursery you purchased these trees from and explain your problem.
    Here is an article about them and a few other borers;
    https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef437

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    nikki-phipps on
    August 1, 2017
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    This article should help with treating this problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/white-rust-disease.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 25, 2017
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    Yes, I do believe this is the most likely situation. It seemed to be getting enough water until recently. If you can try to get extra water up to the tree.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    January 6, 2018
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    This is unfortunate, as these roots can get MASSIVE, and cause many problems to any structures nearby, and they will go above ground naturally. I fear that your only solution here is to completely remove the tree. Otherwise, you may be looking at some expensive structural repairs to the house along with cutting the tree out. It is best to plant these well away from dwelling or water lines. I hate to bring this information to you, but this is a difficult situation.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    April 30, 2018
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    There are several factors that may be affecting your pine. There are several fungal diseases of the needles including white pine blister rust. There is "white pine decline" noticed in many states with no known cause. Then there are environmental stresses. While the tree prefers lots of sun, it doesn't like lots of wind in an exposed site. The roots have difficulty keeping up with moisture loss. Pine also requires an acidic pH and well-draining soil. Trying to grow in clay will not work. Other potential issues include inadequate watering and incorrect planting. If this was a container plant, there could be encircling roots which will eventually kill the tree. You should have 3 inches of mulch over the drip line but not against the trunk. Check the website of your state's county extension service (PickYourOwn.org) for information on pine diseases in your region. Extension offices have diagnostic services, sometimes via online pictures, so look into that. Of course, a professional arborist is your best bet for getting an accurate diagnosis and management plan.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 26, 2018
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