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What could the white bits be on the end of my pine tree branches?
deadendwaterfall
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Back in late February, I planted what I think is a scot pine (happy to be corrected if wrong) which had grown from a sapling in a plant pot to a similar size you can see in the below and I'm quite pleased with it's growth since it went in the ground considering I had no idea as to whether or not the soil conditions for it were suitable or if it would die off because of poor soil. It has gained extra height and the branches at either side have extra pines growing.
However, I have a slight concern. If you zoom in a little bit, you can see some white bits on some of the ends. Is this part of the normal growth process or is it a cause for concern, for example an infestation or early signs of disease or rotting?
(Also, the stick at the side is to help with monitoring the growth and so that the maintenance team for our community garden don't accidentally cut it down when cutting the surrounding grass like they accidentally did with another identical pine tree I planted nearby).
However, I have a slight concern. If you zoom in a little bit, you can see some white bits on some of the ends. Is this part of the normal growth process or is it a cause for concern, for example an infestation or early signs of disease or rotting?
(Also, the stick at the side is to help with monitoring the growth and so that the maintenance team for our community garden don't accidentally cut it down when cutting the surrounding grass like they accidentally did with another identical pine tree I planted nearby).
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New growrth will come from the end of existing branches: "candles" they are called. When th eplant is older, the cones will form in that area.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
You may want to clear all the weeds around it, and make sure it has enough water. Pines get big, but they need good care early on, especially with enough water, if they're going to thrive.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@Fairygirl I've been watering the tree every two to three days since I planted it, last time I watered it was a few minutes before I took the picture this afternoon.