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Hi Michelle, what we are coming up with is scale as scale can turn brown. There are so many new insects and pathogens redisigning themselves as they develop resistance to pesticides. If you find this
Hi hedvah, It may be root rot although if the tree has been there that long its probably not likely. It could also be a fungus as it sounds like its spreading from the south side of the tree. Probably
By "does not leaf out in the Spring' you mean that it has no leaves then it is dead. If you mean that it does not flower in the Spring then that is another story. They do not like soggy soil. If it has
Wayne: The leaves look a bit hungry, however this symptom can be caused by several things- usually related to the roots/soil. I you have an affected plant you can sacrifice, cut into the main roots near
Alissa: Good Morning! It's Sunday morning here. House calls? WOW. I wish, however I am in Arkansas. Sounds like the plant may have been pot bound if I understand you. When you remove it, try to remove

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