Re: RE: Spruce Tree browning

K* &* B*

Kay - Given that blue spruce are a popular Christmas tree (for reasons I
can't fathom) check with your local Extension office.  Zillions of blue
spruce must be grown there and someone at the Extension or Michigan State
will be able to help you.  Here's a link to one possible culprit -
http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/3000/3059.html - and you'll
find state Extensions across the country have on-line fact sheets like this.
Maybe do a word search for blue spruce disease.  I don't like those trees,
but good luck anyway!  Bruce Wittchen

>
> In the last 2 weeks we noticed our blue spruce tree (8 years old) needles
are
> turning brown on the outside of the branches. We live in Lower Michigan,
and
> have had plenty of rain this year. We have close to 20 other spruces and
now
> of them are showing the browning of needles. This is a very beautiful tree
> about 10-14 feet tall and we're very concerned that it has an infestation
> problem. In the spring we always spray the trees for spider mites as they
> have been know to attack the new growth. As it is fall and we have not had
> drought conditions we are puzzled.
>
> To my knowledge there has been no damage done to the tree. Is there
something
> you can suggest that we look for as a sign to why it is being stressed.
>
> Please reply!
> Kay Atkinson
>

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