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

[Sara Bucovaz]

Thank you for your help! I will replant the tree that fell over. It looked
like it wasn't planted properly. I will water it very well after. It has
been dry lately. I wonder if that is part of the issue.

On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 8:39 AM Mark Carroll via CANUFNET <
canufnet at list.web.net> wrote:

> 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
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> 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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