My plant is dropping most of its needles this spring and over half of the plant is bare. What would cause an established plant to do this.
Picea Sitchensis Papoose
Death?
You have had quite the lousy winter these past few months, including excessive precipitation. I don't know all the requirements of Sitka Spruce, but I don't think water-logged soils are their favorite conditions.
Send along some images of the plant, like the growing area and surrounds, and more information about: how long in the ground, what is your soil type, etc.
Winterkill in zone 6. Picea sitchensis is adapted to mild winters with high humidity, and can't cope well with severe cold and dry conditions.
Resin
Michael Dirr says, "Do not remember a single plant in the eastern United States." (Manual of Woody Landscape Plants)
How long did it survive for you?
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