Eastern White Pine No Growth - Ask Extension
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...
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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.
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.