I first noticed the pine needles on the small (dwarf) 30-year old pine tree in front of my house have been turning brown. I trimmed the brown needles hoping that new growth would be healthy. It did not help as can be seen in the photos. I speculate that the problem may be due to the excessive rainfall we have had, which caused the roots to rot, or it may be some fungus. I know little about trees, and I am afraid I have waited too long to ask for help here. The local tree expert co has not been returning calls for this type of work.
Should I use a fungicide? I will be grateful for any suggestions.
I first noticed the pine needles on the small (dwarf) 30-year old pine tree in front of my house have been turning brown. I trimmed the brown needles hoping that new growth would be healthy. It did not help as can be seen in the photos. I speculate that the problem may be due to the excessive rainfall we have had, which caused the roots to rot, or it may be some fungus. I know little about trees, and I am afraid I have waited too long to ask for help here. The local tree expert co has not been returning calls for this type of work.
Should I use a fungicide? I will be grateful for any suggestions.