White Pines In New York Need Help!
Hi,
Last December I had my landscaper plant 10, 6 ft. white pines. The pines looked very healthy and when he was done he mulched around each plant. We then had a lot of snow and cold temperatures that were below the norm. This spring I noticed that the pines have lots of brown needles, on each pine, near the bottom of each plant. I cut a section off and didn't see any fungus or anything else growing on the needles. I also don't see any bugs or anything else on the trunks that could be harming the pines. However, I did recently have my yard sprayed with a kinda insecticidal soap for my inchworms and caterpillars. Also, I planted a new lawn this spring and for the first two weeks I was watering twice a day to keep the seed moist. Most of the pines were getting watered too. Temps this spring have been on the cooler side. One last thing, my landscaper didn't remove any of the burlap from the balls when planting. I've read mixed advice - some say remove the top of the burlap and I also read to leave it on altogether. When you run your hand over a branch with the brown needles the needles don't fall off. The trees look healthy except for the brown needles. I've read that this is common in the fall with pines but this is the spring and I'm concerned. Is there anything I can do to protect these beautiful trees and my investment? Thanks in advance, Frank |
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