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Tree health #875730
Asked July 02, 2024, 7:33 PM EDT
Benton County Oregon
Expert Response
Hello,
You are correct that this tree is a Douglas-fir. It appears to be drought-stressed, which would be exacerbated by being in such close proximity to other trees in competition for resources. We've been seeing a lot of Douglas-fir mortality in the Willamette Valley, especially in the Valley margins, in the past 5 years. There are a whole suite of insect pests that infest drought-stressed Douglas-firs. I've linked an article below. It's hard to say whether it will survive or not. It does have quite a bit of branch die-back, signaling that it's on it's way out, but it is still photosynthesizing in the live green branches. It's especially hard to tell what's going on from a photo. You may consider hiring a consulting forester or arborist to come take a look, especially if it's a hazard tree situation with buildings nearby.
Article here: Douglas-fir insect pests in drought-stressed trees