Christmas Tree

I purchased a chrimbo tree 5 months ago planted it and it has settled in nicely,Until today i notice the bottom of the tree is going brown. Any ideas what is happening to my Pride and joy????

 

Is it in full sun Slinky? Could be scorch because they like it moist and half shady.

 

It hardly ever gets full sun,If it does get any sunlight its usually in the morning for a few hours but even then its not exactly blazing directly at the tree as next doors property is in the way.

 

That should be ideal. I would feed it on some tomato feed It could be an insect invasion but I am no good at that where spruce/pines are concerned. Someone who isn't so into exotics may know. But I would examine carefully for an insect invasion.

 

Hi Slinky,

A discolouration of needles could indicate a shortage of soil nutrients. The first picture also looks like the results of cats peeing against it, but don't automatically assume that there is something wrong. With coniferous trees especially you will find that when needles are no longer included in the photosynthesis process they become redundent and the tree loses them. You will find this appearing most on the lower part of the tree where the sun does not reach the tree parts. My advice is to keep an eye on it and report back in a month or two. Look for yellowing needles as well as brown, and a high density needle-cast; these will be signs of a serious problem.

 

Thank you Treesurfer i will report back at in 6/8 weeks with an update

 

It does look very close to the house wall, these can turn into massive trees eventually.

 

An update......The christmas tree has got new growth so i,m guessing its ok.....I hope

 

Beautiful specimen of a Xmas tree looking ok to me.