what is killing this tree... any thoughts?

DanielSon

DanielSon

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Hey guys,

I was visiting a client yesterday. She had trees that were turning brown needles. It was interesting because the Browning was happening on the top side of the needles but not on the bottom. It really is easier to see in the pictures because my video quality is so poor. The needles look almost purple.

If anyone is willing to offer some ideas, I would appreciate it. I would like to take care of our client as best as possible.

So can anyone offer suggestions as to what might be killing a tree and a plan of action?

Thanks for any help you could offer.

Danielson = learning


Here is a video to it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chsSPxSyCVk


And here's some pictures

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Not knowing your location, I would suspect typical winter injury. Evergreen trees need water all year long. When gound is frozen, and winds dry foliage, this is the result. Problem should resolve with spring rains and warming temps. As to your comments regarding previous posts of this type, shame on them! The only dumb question is the one not asked.
 
Looks like cryptomeria japonica. They bronze/brown a little naturally in the winter. Hard winters and high winds make it worse (they wind burn). Looks like the browning is evenly spread through the foliage? Which makes me think it is not a needle blight.

When were the trees planted? Transplant shock can be an issue.

Without further exaimining a sample, I bet oakman is right = winter damage. See what they look like in a couple months, I bet they green up fine.
 
those things like to get really big, and they also respond well to pruning. why not sell hand-clipping the brownest ends back to interior juicy green laterals?

Tick, tick, tick, everybody's happy!
 
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Looks like winter burn to me too. Has it been a cold winter?

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I think Atlanta has had one of the worst winters on record! I've been down there twice since December and it was low 30's both times!

-Tom
 
i too agree with the winter damage it is a bronze color and they do look like cryptomeria j. so i would also feel winter damage. what i do for my clients with evergreens or rhodies this type of plant, right before winter i water them in really well a couple of times. if they are on a windy side of property that will dry them out even more.i also would prune them out a bit.
 
Hey Guys,

yes, atlanta has been super cold this winter.

I wanted to say thanks for:

1. the help

and

2. for not slamming me for asking for it. I sincerely appreciate the help. I am trying to learn phc as I go and the help is really appreciated.

Danielson = learning
 
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