Poorly Goldcrest Conifers.

Good afternoon people.
After a good few years, my conifers have taken a big turn for the worse. They are dry and brittle although always kept watered. It's a sudden development over the last week and looks like I may lose them.
Any ideas if and how to save them?
Many thanks. Russ.

 

Sorry Russ, I think they are to far gone. They are tall trees when fully grown and possibly having their roots restricted in pots has sapped the soil of all nutrients which is why they are suffering. Conifers in general are hungry and thirsty and like to have a good root spread. Once conifers start to die it's unlikely they'll recover.

 

Thank you, Sheal for your reply. I thought they would be ok in pots but I've still got much to learn. It's a shame and I hate killing plants. Will have a rethink on what to put there instead.
All the best,
Russ.

 

Sorry about your conifers @Rustler

I have a Thuja Occidentalis "Yellow Ribbon" in a large container and it doesn't seem to mind those conditions at all. Perhaps that might be something you could consider as a replacement?

Actually, last year I cut off a couple of branches which were low down. Instead of throwing them away I just stuck them in a pot with some soil in it and, much to my delight, I recently potted on 4 well rooted pieces into their own pot! At least now, if something should happen to the original plant I have some back ups.

 

That sounds a good idea, M. Thanks for your input.