Conifer tree problem

[kitzer]

I have a large conifer tree near my house. In the last month or so, the needles have turned brown (about 98% of them). There is some green at the top of the tree. I have called tree specialists without call backs from them. Does anyone have an idea about what I can do or what the problem might be?

 

[clearance]

Welcome to the site, your tree is done, saw it down.

 

[Ekka]

Most conifers that I've dealt with, once they're brown they're pretty gone.

If it's brown all over it's too late.

Have a close look at the trunk, like push aside the branches and have a good look.

Can you see like lots of resin drip, dribble and run marks? Like it's exuding sap?

Coz that's what happens here, the borers, beetles and weevils have moved in and finished the job off.

 

[Mike Barcaskey]

google "cytospora canker"
with the limited info provided, that would be my guess, especially if the tree is a spruce

 

[kitzer]

Thanks for the replies. I don't think it is a spruce, although I do have a spruce that seems to have the problems relating to cytospora canker. I need to get a tree guy in here, but no one is calling be back. Does anyone have any recommendations in the Portland, Oregon area?

 

[rbtree]

Here's a link to the ISA's certified arborist database. Just search for Portland arborists. On that list, you'll get good service from many, but these I know: Blake Thomas, Steven Peacock, and the various folks listed with General Tree Service and Collier Arbor Care.

http://www.isa-arbor.com/findArborist/findarborist.aspx

 

[kitzer]

Thanks for the info in ISA. I saw a couple of arborists in my small town.