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Birch Tree Diagnosis/Prognosis Request #876396
Asked July 08, 2024, 5:28 PM EDT
Dakota County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Aaron,
I agree the tree does not look healthy. I believe, unfortunately, that your tree is mostly suffering( being stressed ) from climate change. When a tree is stressed it is much more susceptible to disease and pests.
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/birch/branchesdead.html
Look at the link below to compare what you see happening with your tree.
What I can say for sure is that your tree root flare is covered with too much soil and turf. Pull all that away so that the tops of the root flare is exposed. The roots need to be exposed to oxogen. You may want to think about replacing it with a yellow birch;
I hope this is helpful,
Sally Granath St. Louis County MG