"Bill Stock" wrote in message
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We have a spruce tree that's turned completely orange this spring. I
assume
it's dead.

What's the cause, pest, fungus, soil? It looked fine during the winter,
but
as soon as the thaw came it died. We've also got another spruce a few feet
away with one orange branch.

Do I have to wait til fall to plant a replacement?


Sounds like some type of rust. There a few different types that affect
spruces. Sometimes and alternate host such as a juniper is involved. I'd
consider removing the affected branch and taking it somewhere for ID and
preventive treatment. The conditions may have already improved with removal
of the middle tree.