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White growth and drooping crown on cedar tree #797064

Asked June 21, 2022, 2:58 PM EDT

I have a cedar tree with tiny white growths that can be flaked off plus some unknown cotton like hairs and a drooping crown. What is causing this?

Kent County Michigan

Expert Response

Thank you for contacting Ask Extension!  The first image looks like pine needle scale, or a similar insect.  Detailed information is here: Pine needle scale

The second image is too low resolution for me to see what is happening.

Thank you for contacting Ask Extension! Replied June 21, 2022, 7:11 PM EDT

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