Insect issue on spruce? - Ask Extension
We have a group of 3 spruce trees on the north side of our 4-season porch. The center tree has weird seedpod looking things on the branches and they ...
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Insect issue on spruce? #834608
Asked June 08, 2023, 3:48 PM EDT
We have a group of 3 spruce trees on the north side of our 4-season porch. The center tree has weird seedpod looking things on the branches and they are dying. Any idea as to what it is? is it contagious to the other two trees? Is it curable or should the tree(s) be removed and something more suitable to the site be planted instead?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Cindy,
I believe your trees have Spruce Gall Adelgid.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/eastern-spruce-gall-adelgid
Spruce trees are more and more susceptable to various problems. If they should not make it I would suggest planting something else.
Good luck,
Sally Granath
MG St. Louis County
