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Birch tree #323174

Asked May 19, 2016, 8:54 PM EDT

Lost leaves Lost bark Holes and marking on the trunk 30 yr old trees,2 diseases others healthy How to take care Thanks

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

Your birch has borers and should be removed. http://extension.umd.edu/learn/how-do-you-decide-when-remove-tree Monitor the remaining trees and keep watered in time of drought. vw

Answered by the Home & Garden Information Center's Maryland Certified Professional Horticulturists Replied May 20, 2016, 8:48 AM EDT

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