Posted by Bob F on July 28, 2007, 7:18 pm
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>> > Look at the following picture. If I trim the dead brown stuff off
>> > the bottom will new green branches every come back, or are these
>> > dieing? The bottom 2 feet has no green branches. Had some big
>> > bushes in front of these and just removed them thus causing the dead
>> > bottoms.
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>> >http://netmation.com/egreen.jpg
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>> The bushes and the fence blocked light from the bottoms, causing them
>> to die back. It probably won't come back, but given time, it might.
>> Look for new green growth in the dead area. If you see any, encourage
>> it. You can probably brush off the loose dead stuff with your hand or
>> a leaf rake to make it look better while you wait for growth.
>>
>> Bob
> I don't think evergreens generally grow back on the bottom when
> they've died off, do they? Mine don't. I know in the forest I always
> see these ridiculous pines or whatever, that look like a christmas
> tree growing on the top of a telephone pole.
If there is even a little green in the lower area, it can grow if given more
light. If none at all, probably not.
Bob
Posted by Data on July 29, 2007, 6:50 am
> Look at the following picture. If I trim the dead brown stuff off the
> bottom will new green branches every come back, or are these dieing? The
> bottom 2 feet has no green branches. Had some big bushes in front of these
> and just removed them thus causing the dead bottoms.
> http://netmation.com/egreen.jpg
Al
As has been stated by others the dead growth is as a result of the
dense shade and competition from the previous shrubs. This type of
conifer does not 'normally' regrow. However, if you trim back the dead
growths - not all of the way - and find that some of them are actually
'green' inside the pruned cut as distinct to brown, then you may be in
luck. If that is the case, than regular spraying of the 'dead'
sections - with WATER - will help to rejuvenate it. If the cuts show
nothing but brown stems on the inside, then think of something to
plant in front again - after first trimming up the stems.
Regards
Data
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>> > Look at the following picture. If I trim the dead brown stuff off
>> > the bottom will new green branches every come back, or are these
>> > dieing? The bottom 2 feet has no green branches. Had some big
>> > bushes in front of these and just removed them thus causing the dead
>> > bottoms.
>>
>> >http://netmation.com/egreen.jpg
>>
>> The bushes and the fence blocked light from the bottoms, causing them
>> to die back. It probably won't come back, but given time, it might.
>> Look for new green growth in the dead area. If you see any, encourage
>> it. You can probably brush off the loose dead stuff with your hand or
>> a leaf rake to make it look better while you wait for growth.
>>
>> Bob
> I don't think evergreens generally grow back on the bottom when
> they've died off, do they? Mine don't. I know in the forest I always
> see these ridiculous pines or whatever, that look like a christmas
> tree growing on the top of a telephone pole.