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Is there a disease that is infecting conifers in the Twin Cities. The conifers on our property appear to be dying in ways similar to those in Roselaw...
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Conifer disease #704963
Asked July 24, 2020, 6:14 PM EDT
Is there a disease that is infecting conifers in the Twin Cities. The conifers on our property appear to be dying in ways similar to those in Roselawn Cemetary.
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for writing.
I need two pictures a shot of the whole tree and a close up of an affected branch.
It makes a difference if it is pine, juniper or spruce.
I need two pictures a shot of the whole tree and a close up of an affected branch.
It makes a difference if it is pine, juniper or spruce.
Here are picture of the tree. The tree to the left is having similar problems. The larger trees to the right also seem under distress.
Thank you. Jim Mulder
Thank you. Jim Mulder
Thank you for writing.
That appears to be a pine.
There are several possible diseases. https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/help-diseases/pine-diseases#:~:text=Pine%20wilt%20is%20a%20serious,red%20pine%20(Pinus%20densiflora).
I suggest that you ask an arborist to make the diagnois and management plan. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
That appears to be a pine.
There are several possible diseases. https://www.mortonarb.org/trees-plants/tree-and-plant-advice/help-diseases/pine-diseases#:~:text=Pine%20wilt%20is%20a%20serious,red%20pine%20(Pinus%20densiflora).
I suggest that you ask an arborist to make the diagnois and management plan. https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
