Are my fir trees dead?

philandcheren71319 · 28 January

We have four fir trees at the bottom of our garden which we've had to temporarily extract and then replace to allow us to repair the fence last summer. Although we were very careful not to damage the roots, the trees have struggled since being replanted and have now all turned brown and have been for most of the winter. Is this the end of the trees or is there any hope that they may refresh themselves on their own or with some additional help from us?

clematisdorset · 28 January

Do you have a photo, and how old were the trees? How long had they been planted before being disturbed? What has the weather been like, including precipitation?

philandcheren71319 · 28 January

Will have to get photos tomorrow. The trees were in place for approx 6 years before being disturbed. The trees were a few years old when we first planted them. The weather was dry over the move but we watered every day. Unfortunately, we went away on holiday and there was coincidently a heat wave here during that period which accelerated the decay.

clematisdorset · 28 January

Oh dear, sounds a bit iffy. The photos should help members give more help. The heatwave when you went away sounds concerning.

GardenerSuze · 28 January

If they are brown there may be little chance of recovery.

Paul B3 · 28 January

When you quote them as 'Fir' trees , I take it you're referring to the genus Abies ?

If they are completely brown there is absolutely no chance of recovery .

Are my fir trees dead?

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