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Q&A – My spruce is browning at the bottom. How do I save my tree?

Question:
My spruce tree is over 20 years old. Last year it began browning at the bottom. It is spreading toward the top. The Spruce is partially in the shade of a pecan and beside a Dogwood. What is causing this dying? What do I do to save this tree?

Answer:
This spruce is growing out of its natural climate. University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond says the tree is stressed and as a result it has spider mites. The mites are too small to see with the naked eye. They can be controlled by using a horticultural oil.

Related Resources:
Spruce Spider Mites
Spruce Spider Mites
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