[CANUFNET] Question about Grand firs and help with tree maintenance

[Sara Bucovaz]

Hello,

This is my first time using a listserv. I hope I get it right! I need help
with my grand fir trees. We planted 6 grand fir (abies grandis) at my
school in the Fraser Valley in October 2020 and all or most of the firs'
needles are turning brown. I am quite concerned. I have also noticed that
some of the shore pines' (pinus contorta contorta) needles are also turning
brown. I would appreciate any advice on how to remedy this issue!

Also, I would like to know if I should get tree guards to protect the base
of the new trees and if they should have tree gators to give them water
over the summer. As for watering, I have 400 feet of hose to get water to
the trees, but I am not certain this is the most efficient method. I would
love advice on the best way to take care of these new trees. I live almost
an hour from the school so it is not easy for me to get there over the
summer on a regular basis to check on the trees. However, I will organizing
volunteers to help. We planted 24 trees in total as well as many vine maple
shrubs. The diameter of the trunk of most of the trees is about 2-3 inches.

Thank you!

Sara

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