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

[Mark Carroll]

Make sure the tree have been planted properly. The biggest mistake at planting time, they are usually planted too deep. 
This also may be an understory tree.This means that they may need to be shaded by other trees earlier in life. If they are out in the open, as in a school yard that may dry them out over the winter and turn yellow.
Conifer need a huge amount of water in the spring. If you weather has been dry and there was not at of snow, this could also be a problem.Just a few suggestions....

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  On Mon., 12 Apr. 2021 at 9:52 a.m., Lisa Kelian via CANUFNET<canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:   I wonder if a rain barrel near by is a solution. Something that acts like a reseviour.
On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 9:27 AM Sara Bucovaz via CANUFNET <canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

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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