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Eastern White Pine No Growth #874484

Asked June 24, 2024, 3:50 PM EDT

Last summer we had 4 6' eastern white pines planted, however, one of them failed to get any buds in the fall and did not flush out any new growth this spring. When I scrape the bark on the branches, it's still healthy and green and the existing needles are not shedding. Is there a chance it will recover and send out buds this fall or is it likely to fail and we should replace it? Thanks!

Olmsted County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing.
It is too early to worry about this tree.  Last summer was very stressful to plants.
Fertilize per here https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/fertilizing-evergreens
Wait another year.
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied June 24, 2024, 4:46 PM EDT

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