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evergreen tree loosing its green needles #762150

Asked July 16, 2021, 2:49 PM EDT

First pic: what type of evergreen tree is this? Second pic:It appears to be the same kind of tree but is loosing its green needles and has damaged new growth? Both trees are about 30+ feet tall now and both were doing well last year but one is having some issues. Any ideas?

Linn County Oregon

Expert Response

It is sometimes hard to tell just from a close up, but not seeing the whole tree, it appears to be a true cedar, so either Atlas cedar or Deodor cedar, native to Africa and Europe, common ornamental trees.  The browning damage seems consistent with the range of symptoms of foliar scorch we are seeing in response to the late June heat wave.  Look very mild. 

That heat wave was unprecedented, so we do not know what to expect for long term impacts on trees.  

Brad Withrow-Robinson Replied July 16, 2021, 5:34 PM EDT

Thank you for your reply!  It was very helpful!

 

The attached image ending in 35 is the one which is having the problem.  The attached image ending in 30 is the one that is not.  They are only about 8 ft apart.

 

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The Question Asker Replied July 16, 2021, 5:51 PM EDT

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