White Growth on Dwarf Spruce Tree

[Gardening Maniac Stu]

I planted 3 Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees last fall. Now that it’s starting to warm up I noticed white growth on one of my trees, but I’m not sure what it is.

Any tips on how to remedy to situation?

 

[Chuck]

I planted 3 Dwarf Alberta Spruce Trees last fall. Now that it’s starting to warm up I noticed white growth on one of my trees, but I’m not sure what it is.

Any tips on how to remedy to situation?

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The following link may be of help.

Spruce Gall Adelgids [fact sheet]

Most spruce trees are damaged by one of two species of adelgids: the Eastern spruce gall adelgid (Adelges abietis) and the Cooley spruce gall adelgid (Adelges cooleyi). With their sucking mouth-parts, these adelgids feed on plant juices, causing an irrita

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