Why the rust-colored juniper trees? - Ask Extension
How do you remedy juniper trees when the top half of the tree is turning a burnt-orange color? Is it dying, or diseased? If diseased, what should b...
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Why the rust-colored juniper trees? #134339
Asked June 14, 2013, 4:51 PM EDT
How do you remedy juniper trees when the top half of the tree is turning a burnt-orange color? Is it dying, or diseased? If diseased, what should be done about the tree to keep the disease from spreading?
Crook County Oregon
Expert Response
It would be great if you could email some photos of the plant damage to my email address at <personal data hidden>, including photos of the entire plant and then closeups if you are able to get close to the damage. There are lots of factors that can cause plant damage. How many junipers are showing damage? Has the damage been gradual, or did it seem to suddenly appear? When did you notice the damage, last year or this year? We have seen some junipers sustain environmental damage where the new growth will push out and then either dry out (desiccation) or sustain cold damage. Does it appear to be only the new growth that is damaged?
Thanks, Amy Jo
Thanks, Amy Jo