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juniper adjacent to white pine #873155

Asked June 14, 2024, 5:03 PM EDT

we have an established (30 +years) white pine with a juniper, now about 24" tall appearing to be coming from the pine tree trunk. Can you provide a suggestion as to removing the juniper to transplant? I'm not very savvy at 'uploading', but if you provide an email I can send a photo.

Livingston County Michigan

Expert Response

Hi Gerald -
I really could use a photo that shows your problem.  Can you take a photo on your phone?  Then go to your browser (Chrome, Safari, etc) and search for "MSU Ask extension".  When you get to the screen it will ask you to browse to find the photo.  I think you will be able to find it from there, and send it.  Let me know if you have problems.  
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 15, 2024, 3:14 AM EDT
Thanks. I'll do my best.



On Sat, Jun 15, 2024 at 3:14 AM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 15, 2024, 7:35 AM EDT
Not having great success, so I will send an email with the photo and note the question # to help it be identified.
On Sat, Jun 15, 2024 at 6:59 AM Gerald Dreslinski <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Thanks. I'll do my best.



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The Question Asker Replied June 15, 2024, 10:21 AM EDT
Okay!  I hope it gets to me, but it might be someone else. 
Good luck with the Juniper!
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 16, 2024, 1:51 AM EDT

Could you please send your advice/response? It didn't come through.


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The Question Asker Replied June 16, 2024, 7:17 AM EDT
Hi again, Gerald -  I just said good luck with your problem Juniper.  I might not be assigned your problem when they assign it next time from the email.  
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 17, 2024, 1:54 AM EDT
Sorry, there's no response/attachment or advice in your email. Please try again.

GRD

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The Question Asker Replied June 17, 2024, 8:10 AM EDT
No response, or did I miss the recommendations sent?
On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 8:05 AM Gerald Dreslinski <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Sorry, there's no response/attachment or advice in your email. Please try again.

GRD

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The Question Asker Replied June 27, 2024, 6:11 AM EDT
I haven't answered, and I don't have a photo so I can answer.  I don't know what to tell you.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied June 28, 2024, 1:27 AM EDT
Photos were sent, and apparently received 2 weeks ago. I will resend under a second email.
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The Question Asker Replied June 28, 2024, 11:04 AM EDT
Hello Gerald.
I still don't have a photo.  If it is, indeed, attached to your white pine, there isn't much you can do except prune it out.  Is it possible that it's an offshoot of the white pine itself?  

You could try rooting the juniper (since I doubt it has any roots), which is done like this:
https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/plant-propagation-by-stem-cuttings-instructions-for-the-home-gardener
This is about the best I can do without seeing a photo.  I sure hope this helps.
An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 01, 2024, 3:41 AM EDT
Thanks
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The Question Asker Replied July 01, 2024, 6:36 AM EDT

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