Case Details
cedar dieback
Submitted by Kenneth R. Williams on 5/9/2012
cedars that have a number of branches throughout the tree that are showing dieback /browning. Due to record temperatures in March then nearly two weeks of frost in April?
Reply by Laura Jull on 5/9/2012
Ken,
I cannot tell from this photo what is wrong with this juniper. It could be Phomopsis tip blight, or another pest. I highly suggest you send a sample to Brian H. Junipers did not break dormancy early and so were not harmed by the April frosts so I would rule this out. It would help to know what cultivar/species of juniper this is as some are quite susceptible to disease.
Reply by Brian D. Hudelson on 5/9/2012
Ken:
I agree with Laura that a sample to the clinic is in order. There are several canker organisms (Phomopsis being a major player) that might cause dieback of this type.
Brian (:))
