There are two large evergreen trees (each a spruce, though not sure which kind aside from NOT blue) in my yard, approx 8 ft from each other. They are now about 20 ft tall, and the skinnier of the two seems to be struggling Could it be root competition because of proximity to other tree? No signs of disease.
Other is very wide - probably 3 times the width.
2007-09-20 19:10:48 · 2 answers · asked by Magaroni 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
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2007-09-20 19:24:33 · update #1
Possible. Could be each has different soil in the depth the roots are now. The larger tree may be hogging the best sun light. Could try giving the thinner one a fertilizer feed or check to see if pruning is needed.
2007-09-20 19:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Carole Q 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Might be root compotition. Might be genetic variability in the trees. Might the soil, fertility, pH, moisture... Any number of things.
Don't know what you would do if the root competition was the problem.
How's the light? Are the branches limbed up? Is there undergrowth on the soil surface.
Nothing I can really tell you for the tiny bit of info.
Try mulching. Apply a little fertilizer. (Read directions and follow.)
And have the soil tested if you really want to know.
Could be a sewer pipe near one or the other. ???
Mature spruces live in forests closer than 8 feet apart. And variation is quite normal.
2007-09-21 02:55:29 · answer #2 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋