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Emma1978Emma1978 Posts: 201
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Morning all

For the last few weeks, the needles on my pine tree have really swollen up. What is causing it? Is it dying?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,870

    Can you post a picture for us Emma?  Click on the little tree on the toolbar above where you type your message and follow the instructions image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Emma1978Emma1978 Posts: 201

    Sure thing,

    Seems to be just the top half of the tree which is affected. It's about 6ft tall and in a large pot. I water it twice a week.

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  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,158

    The pics a bit small but it just looks like new growth to me



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,870

    I agree with Nutcutlet, nice plump new growth image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Emma1978Emma1978 Posts: 201

    Phew lol

    Thanks guys image

  • Tropical SamTropical Sam Posts: 1,488

    I agree - just new growth. It will match the rest of the leaves by Sept/Oct.

  • Anthony MarcellaAnthony Marcella Posts: 13

    Same thing is happening to mine Emma and its starting to look great! Have you noticed any brown needles deep inside near the trunk?

  • Emma1978Emma1978 Posts: 201

    Just green ones at the mo, Anthony. Forgive my ignorance, but will my pine generate cones?

  • Anthony MarcellaAnthony Marcella Posts: 13

    I'm not quite sure Em. I bought mine in December as a 2-3ft potted xmas tree and hardened it off for 3 weeks in January before planting it in the garden. By the looks of things yours is doing very well just like mine.

  • Emma1978Emma1978 Posts: 201

    i bought mine as a 5ft from the auction in york. £11 image

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