Recognize and treat diseases

Discolored needles and needle loss

When a once lush green fir tree changes its needle color or yours Even loses needles, everyone will immediately suspect a disease behind it. However, mistakes in care and unfavorable living conditions are more responsible. For example:

• Summer drought
• Drought in winter
• Nutritional deficiency
• compacted soil

Even Pests can cause different discolouration of the needles. Do some research so that you can take appropriate action.

Fungal diseases on the Nordmann fir

No mushrooms specialize in this type of fir. But the Hallimasch is not picky and also spreads on the Nordmann fir. When we see its fruiting bodies, it is already too late, because the fungus has been working in secret for a long time. The fir must be cleared and removed from the garden so that this fungus does not spread to other trees.

Honey fungus usually attacks weakened trees. Here is the chance to protect a fir tree from infestation.

plants Only move young fir trees to suitable locations and allow them to be cared for as required.

Fir grate

Fir rust rarely endangers an otherwise healthy, fully-grown Nordmann fir; the young trees tend to suffer. A visible feature of this disease, albeit at second glance, are the white, pin-shaped spore beds on the underside of the needles. When ripe, they turn yellow to orange.

The pathogen needs an intermediate host for wintering, usually a fireweed or a fuchsia. If the intermediate host is found and removed from the garden, there are no more new infections. This approach is more environmentally friendly than using a fungicide, especially since it would have to be used to fight the disease every year. In the long run, the poison is not only harmful, but also expensive.