Why are the needles on my spruce turning brown and dropping?
Q: What’s wrong with my spruce? It’s off-color and the needles are turning brown and dropping. A: First, ensure that your tree is a spruce, not another type of evergreens such as pine or fir. Each type of conifer has its own diseases and issues. A spruce tree can be identified by: Radiating branches (they…
Read MoreBlack spots on maple leaves
Q. Why are there tar-like spots on my maple tree leaves? A. Black spots sometimes appear on the leaves of maple trees from mid-June to mid-July. The spots are a fungal disease called Maple Tar Spot (the spots look just like they sound). The spots do not cause damage to the tree and are only…
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