{"id":18650,"date":"2021-12-06T11:23:59","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T15:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=18650"},"modified":"2021-12-06T11:23:59","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T15:23:59","slug":"question-is-there-a-way-to-repair-the-tree-tip-of-my-pine-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/question-is-there-a-way-to-repair-the-tree-tip-of-my-pine-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"Question: Is there a way to repair the tree tip of my pine tree?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Staking<\/a>Question:<\/em> The tip of my jack \"Establish<\/a>\"Training<\/a>pine, probably 5 years old, had been broken but not severed from the tree. It was hanging, still half attached. Is there some way to repair the tree tip so it can perhaps heal?<\/p>\n

Answer: Coniferous trees such as pines and spruce are well known for their pyramidal shape. The reason for this unique growing form is the specialized growing point called the terminal bud. This is in the very top growth of the tree. Unfortunately, they often lose their central tips due to animal damage or storms. If a new central leader isn\u2019t established a new shape takes form. Usually this is more shrub-like on younger trees or larger trees become shorter and more rounded in shape.<\/p>\n

Should damage occur careful selection and remediation can provide a new leader and help restore the excurrent growth pattern. Details can be found in the pruning publication for mitigation options, Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, HO-4-W<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Other Helpful Resources:<\/strong>
\nBorers of Pines and Other Needle Bearing Evergreens in Landscapes<\/a>, Purdue Extension – Entomology
\nYellowing Pines and Needle Drop<\/a>, Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Laboratory
\nPhomopsis Dieback of Spruce<\/a>, Purdue Landscape Report
\nTree Installation: Process and Practices<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nPlanting Forest Trees and Shrubs in Indiana<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension resource center
\nSubscribe: Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources YouTube Channel<\/a>, with over 195 videos regarding wildlife, forestry and natural resources<\/p>\n

Lindsey Purcell<\/a>, Urban Forestry Specialist
\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Question: The tip of my jack pine, probably 5 years old, had been broken but not severed from the tree. It was hanging, still half attached. Is there some way to repair the tree tip so it can perhaps heal? Answer: Coniferous trees such as pines and spruce are well known for their pyramidal shape. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[1538,1536,1535,1537,1237,262,71],"class_list":["post-18650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-urbanforestry","tag-attach","tag-broken","tag-jack-pine","tag-severed","tag-tip","tag-tree","tag-urban-forestry","audience-for-enthusiasts","audience-for-homeowners","audience-for-landowners","audience-for-professionals"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t