Thuja deaths - Ask Extension
Hello, I'm trying to find out of it's possible to discover why my thuja plants seem to be dying. Specifically, if they are being poisoned or if it's a...
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Thuja deaths #811155
Asked September 17, 2022, 10:49 AM EDT
Hello, I'm trying to find out of it's possible to discover why my thuja plants seem to be dying. Specifically, if they are being poisoned or if it's a bug. Is there anywhere I can have them analyzed?
Trumbull County Ohio
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HI,
I think the first step would be to have them checked by a certified arborist or a consulting arborist (a higher level of certification). I'll include links to sites for both of those below. They should be able to recognize a cultural/abiotic problem (like not enough water), disease, insect infestation/damage or herbicide damage. They might need to order further lab testing to identify a virus from a specialized lab. We used to have a Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic here at OSU but I just checked and at the moment, they're not accepting samples. However, some labs do accept plant tissues for analysis. They are listed in this fact sheet:
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
But I would start with an arborist.
For a certified arborist:
https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Types-of-Credentials/ISA-Certified-Arborist
For a consulting arborist:
https://www.asca-consultants.org/
Let me know if you have any more questions and good luck,
Barb
I think the first step would be to have them checked by a certified arborist or a consulting arborist (a higher level of certification). I'll include links to sites for both of those below. They should be able to recognize a cultural/abiotic problem (like not enough water), disease, insect infestation/damage or herbicide damage. They might need to order further lab testing to identify a virus from a specialized lab. We used to have a Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic here at OSU but I just checked and at the moment, they're not accepting samples. However, some labs do accept plant tissues for analysis. They are listed in this fact sheet:
https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/hyg-1132
But I would start with an arborist.
For a certified arborist:
https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Types-of-Credentials/ISA-Certified-Arborist
For a consulting arborist:
https://www.asca-consultants.org/
Let me know if you have any more questions and good luck,
Barb