Pines are dying

 Hello,

I bought a house that has 20 white pines planted in the backyard to
provide a privacy shield for the neighbors. The problem is that pines
are dying one by one -- the needles become yellow and then the whole
pine dries up.

I talked to some people and they told me that this is because there is
too much water in the back of my yard. I tried to fix the water
problem, but the pines keep dying. So, I was wondering if you could
help me with some of the questions I have:

1. Is that a fact that pines don't like water? Could that be the
reverse -- there is not enough water or yellow needles is a clear
indication of a water problem?

2. Assuming there is too much water, is there a water resistant
evergreen that I can plant instead of white pines? Are all pines the
same, or some of them are more resilient to water problem?

3. I was wondering about Green Giants -- are they more resilient than
pines?

Thank you very much for your help!!!

Evgueni

 On 4 Aug 2006 09:14:13 -0700, eugenet@rusmex.com wrote:


I have several different pine trees in my yard.  In one area there's a
high water table and that doesn't seem to hurt them.

It is better to plant different kinds of plants.  There has been a
pine beetle issue in the past.


The best pines are those that are native to your area.  If you can dig
some up on the edge of a wooded area that would work well.

 
Phisherman wrote:

Thank you for your reply!

I am a total novice to the subject. Is there any soil test or some
other test I can do in order to determine why the trees are dying? Or,
is inviting a specialist my only chance to solve this problem?

Thanks.

Evgueni

 On 4 Aug 2006 14:38:32 -0700, eugenet@rusmex.com wrote:


A tree specialist can help, although  "house calls" can be expensive.
You can take a sample to your co-operative extension service and they
may be able to help you.  

 eugenet@rusmex.com wrote:

Well, some more info might help suggest the correct approach,; how old
are the pines? recently planted ot long established? Has there been a
recent , drastic change in e drainage/water conditions near the pines?
Are there other pines, plants/trees in the area that are suffering? has
there been any landscaping, soil treatments, chemical use or other work
near/under the pines?

Pond Cypress and Bald Cypress can tolerate a wide variety of moisture
conditions, though they are conifers, Bald Cypress will lose their
'leaves' in winter.

If you consider the replacement cost of even a single large tree, hiring
an arborist to help save several is cheap insurance.

Carl


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