Why is this tree turning yellow?
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Sherry
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I have three of these in my xeriscape, all together. Only this one looks sickly, the others are in excellent shape. They are in full sun, have irrigation watering every night. Anyone?
Tree on left turning yellow
New, healthier green growth on ends just coming in, but yellowish inner branches
15 answers
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How long have they been in the ground? Perhaps there is a air pocket around the roots from planting time. Have you checked the irrigation to make sure it is working? How much water is it delivering to the trees?
Douglas Hunt
on Jul 27, 2014
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Planted one year ago, in heavy sand (I amended with mix of soil & peat when planting. If it were lack of water, wouldn't it go brown & crispy rather than yellow?
Sherry
on Jul 27, 2014
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sometimes it can be from overwatering- you said you water at night? I find it most beneficial to water in the morning not at night especially in humid areas where it can cause a myriad of molds, fungus and mildews on plants. Junipers prefer to be more dry than moist. And Douglas has a great point as well about having an air pocket or some rooting issues. It probably would not hurt to dig it up and check the roots and replant to make sure it has healthy root system.
The Garden Frog with C Renee
on Jul 27, 2014
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I've been seeing alot of those in my town, but then, we haven't had a lot of rain either. I would do as Garden suggests, water during the morning /day rather than night ;). And, as Douglas suggests, check your watering system. Also, take a piece of the fir that is yellow, to our local nursery or even a college/university department that deals with plants. Wish you the best of luck ;)
Jean M
on Jul 27, 2014
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Look close at your plant. You might have bag bugs. They look like a small pine cone. Verry small. If you have those bugs spray with melothon
Sandra T
on Jul 28, 2014
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When I look at your photo it looks like the other trees are shading that one. Could that be the problem. Looks like it is on just that one side.Just and idea. maybe doesn't get all the sun it needs.
Wanda.ll
on Jul 28, 2014
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I don't know if you have noticed planes in your area spraying trails that form what look like comtrails but do not dissipate like comtrails. They are geo engineering and weather modification projects that are killing a lot of of plants and trees. Pines and cedars seem to be particularly sensitive, but a lot of species are being killed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDF_dAuZXnM
Christina G
on Jul 28, 2014
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Depending on where you live in Canada, we have had the coldest winter in 100 years. You may just be experiencing some winter kill. I live in Manitoba and my Wichita Blue juniper has been hard hit. We got a foliage spray from our nursery that has helped it recover.
Val
on Jul 28, 2014
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Check the trunk area for tiny pinholes. I have lost two pines to the nasty little bores. They can be sprayed or sometimes a cold snap will freeze them.
Judith Costa
on Jul 28, 2014
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Spider mites. Give it the test. Take a white envelope, hold a cut off area of tree above the envelope. Thumb it and wait to see TINY little red spot moving on the envelope. If not the problem, the test is cheap
Myrna Engle
on Jul 28, 2014
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Yup! Check for spider mites and spray it also since it is planted in sand it might need to be fed.
Mikell Paulson
on Jul 28, 2014
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I agree spider mites. I put my hose attachment on spray, not jet, and sprayed my tree for several days in a row. I did not drench my tree, but sprayed it kind of good. My tree looks great now. The spider mites were washed away. I believe I read this in my local paper.
Carrie Riley
on Jul 29, 2014
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I have used a product from Miracle Grow. Miracid was the last known name.
Jbu335525
on Jul 30, 2014
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Yellowing is often caused by iron deficiency. Miracid will help
Anna
on Jul 31, 2014
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Thanks for all the suggestions! Will take a closer look to see if bugs are the culprit, but I suspect it is lack of water- the irrigation system sprung a leak and very little getting to this tree.
Sherry
on Aug 06, 2014
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