holes in dying Austrian Pine tree - Ask Extension
i have only 1 Austrian Pine, which is dead on top as of a month or so ago. I thought is was wind damage but i see a lot of holes and hardened clumps o...
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holes in dying Austrian Pine tree #798446
Asked June 29, 2022, 9:12 AM EDT
i have only 1 Austrian Pine, which is dead on top as of a month or so ago. I thought is was wind damage but i see a lot of holes and hardened clumps on the bark. I have 25 white pine and many Colorado blue spruce, Black Hills spruce,, Eastern Red Cedars and 2 Mugo Pines. How do i identify the beetle or disease. How to i treat the other trees?
Minnehaha County South Dakota
Expert Response
I sent your question and photos to Dr. John Ball, and he will get back to you with a response. In the meantime, you can review his Tree Pest Alerts at https://extension.sdstate.edu/tree-pest-alert.