On Tue, 30 Aug 2005 01:12:52 GMT, "Chris" wrote:

Has anyone noticed that the fir trees are dying in Austin? Forgive me if
I'm wrong on the type of tree (evergreen, pine needles, look "furry" from a
distance).

What gives with that? They start on a small portion by turning brown. Soon
it spreads to engulf the entire tree until it's completely brown and wilted.
It's very sad to see such nice, big trees die.
Chris

A lot of junipers are losing the war with drought right now.

In general, pine trees in Austin will do okay for a few years, then
get infected with a fungus that causes needles to turn brown and fall
off from the bottom up. They need acidic soil and we don't have it.

I'm not sure I've seen a fir in Austin.

Keith Babberney
ISA Certified Arborist #TX-236