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golden crest conifers

scoobygbruceK4UkzA41scoobygbruceK4UkzA41 Posts: 7
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My conifers seem to have brown tips on the leaves.. possible aphids.. Would "Rose clear ultra 2 " or "Provanto smart bug killer" insecticide work?
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  • Chris-P-BaconChris-P-Bacon Posts: 943
    Are they in containers or very free draining soil?
  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    Can we have a photo?  Best to avoid using pesticides until you're sure you know what you are dealing with, as the bird the tree is named after (ie, the Goldcrest), feeds on insects found on conifers, especially aphids found on the tips of the branches.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • scoobygbruceK4UkzA41scoobygbruceK4UkzA41 Posts: 7

  • scoobygbruceK4UkzA41scoobygbruceK4UkzA41 Posts: 7
    Hi there, The conifers are in well drained soil, 2ft high at the mo .
  • Chris-P-BaconChris-P-Bacon Posts: 943
    From that photo it looks reasonably healthy. They actually need a surprising amount of water. It may appreciate a drink?
  • scoobygbruceK4UkzA41scoobygbruceK4UkzA41 Posts: 7
    Ah thanks, Do i go around the trees snipping the brown tips off? The forecast for the next few days says it's about 11 deg c during the day and 1 deg c at night... Is it safe to water or is it too cold?
  • delskidelski Posts: 274
    Yes it's safe to water. Imagine if it rained...
  • scoobygbruceK4UkzA41scoobygbruceK4UkzA41 Posts: 7
    Thanks Delski... I will dust down the old watering can and water . :)
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Give them a good soak ... a bucket full each, poured slowly around the root area so that it soaks in rather than runs off the surface. 

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





  • scoobygbruceK4UkzA41scoobygbruceK4UkzA41 Posts: 7
    Thankyou "dove from above" As a newbie to all this any info is gratefully appreciated.
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