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Black Hills Spruce #372594

Asked October 25, 2016, 9:30 AM EDT

I believe I have a diseased Black Hills Spruce with Lirula needle blight. The tree is 10 years old and 15 feet tall. The blight has been occurring for at least 5 years.I think it's to far gone to save and was wondering what I would have to do to plant another Black Hills Spruce in the same spot? Or another type. thanks, Wayne Kryduba

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

It isn't advisable to replace the dying tree with a Black Hills spruce or other short needled conifer species susceptible to Lirula blight.

It's unlikely that Pinus spp. will be affected by this disease, so a species in that family might be suitable.

You may already have read the following. If not, the information there may be useful.

http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/trees-shrubs/spruce-tree-diseases/lirula-needle-blig...


An Ask Extension Expert Replied October 25, 2016, 3:50 PM EDT

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