Needle/Tree Identification

JulieM · 30th January 2010, 08:11 AM

I have a tree in my office that is DYING rapidly, breaks my heart. Its about 7 feet tall, I don't know what it is or how to care for it. I have attached a pic of the needles that are falling off. Any help would be great... thanks!

jeffswede · 30th January 2010, 11:01 AM

Only a guess, Spanish or Noble fir, But get it outside and not in you office.
Jeff

RMeigs · 6th February 2010, 05:38 AM

The picture seems to show the twigs of a Norfolk Island pine. This is a semitropical tree that will not survive the Minnesota winter outdoors. I have to bring mine in every fall, and I live near Philadelphia. I don't know why it is dying, but I water mine about once a week, and keep them near sunny windows. When you get a chance, check the roots. It may be potbound. A bigger pot and new soil might be the answer. That's the opinion of an amateur gardener who has made his share of mistakes.

R. Meigs

rootstoshoots · 6th February 2010, 08:06 AM

i agree it looks like a norfolk island pine, do not put it outside in the winter. good luck

HolmenTree · 6th February 2010, 05:40 PM

I have a 6 ft Norfolk Island Pine growing indoors. When it was small it had 2 stems,one died and now its a healthy 1 stem tree.
I find it sheds lower and inside branches periodically, thats just the way conifers grow.
The pot may also be outgrown and may need to be changed for a larger one. Post a photo of your tree so we can have a better look at it.
Willard.

Ekka · 6th February 2010, 06:49 PM

Looks like norfolk to me too, but indoors?

Norfolks need sunlight.

RMeigs · 7th February 2010, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekka

Looks like norfolk to me too, but indoors?

Norfolks need sunlight.

Believe it or not, yes. But mine seem to do well in south or southwest facing windows (northern hemisphere). And in partial shade outside in summer.

BTW, how much cold can they stand? Right now it is 20F or about -6.5C by my calculation. And we have 20 inches of snow and it's still falling. A month ago we had a week or so of much colder temps.

R. Meigs

Ekka · 7th February 2010, 08:33 AM

Well, they come from the pacific region, I cant see them liking cold much, have a look at the attached PDF, look at the shaded areas they like to live, not much of USA in there.

30th January 2010, 11:01 AM	#2
jeffswede Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 135	Re: Needle/Tree Identification Only a guess, Spanish or Noble fir, But get it outside and not in you office. Jeff

6th February 2010, 05:38 AM	#3
RMeigs Sappling Join Date: May 2009 Location: SE Pennsylvania Posts: 8	Re: Needle/Tree Identification The picture seems to show the twigs of a Norfolk Island pine. This is a semitropical tree that will not survive the Minnesota winter outdoors. I have to bring mine in every fall, and I live near Philadelphia. I don't know why it is dying, but I water mine about once a week, and keep them near sunny windows. When you get a chance, check the roots. It may be potbound. A bigger pot and new soil might be the answer. That's the opinion of an amateur gardener who has made his share of mistakes. R. Meigs

6th February 2010, 08:06 AM	#4
rootstoshoots I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: connecticut Posts: 2	Re: Needle/Tree Identification i agree it looks like a norfolk island pine, do not put it outside in the winter. good luck

6th February 2010, 05:40 PM	#5
HolmenTree Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 526	Re: Needle/Tree Identification I have a 6 ft Norfolk Island Pine growing indoors. When it was small it had 2 stems,one died and now its a healthy 1 stem tree. I find it sheds lower and inside branches periodically, thats just the way conifers grow. The pot may also be outgrown and may need to be changed for a larger one. Post a photo of your tree so we can have a better look at it. Willard.

6th February 2010, 06:49 PM	#6
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