Needlecast

Fungus that attacks needles on spruce trees. It can kill trees over the course of time as the tree thins out and becomes weaker.

· Browning needles

· Sudden needle drop

· Thin appearance

· Spores form in spring on new growth during candle elongation

· Once the candles harden for the year, you cannot treat the tree for that season

· Wet conditions/Humid conditions drive disease spread

· Growth Regulator treatment to slow tree growth

· Low nitrogen fertilizer for increased

tree immunity and health

· Tree fungicide applications (2-3) applications per year

· 3 years of treatment is typically needed