Pine Tree Die-off in Highland Village

[Richard J. Bryant]

I have increased limb die-off and general browning on 6 old, well-established, tall (50') pine trees. A neighbor has lost 6-7 pines of near the same age which started their demise displaying the same symptoms. I have noticed elsewhere in town similar catastrophes. My neighbor and I live on the South Shore of Lake Lewisville on a hill with red-rock, sandy clay soil with rapid percolation. Other trees which have died off in this general area are not necessarily under precisely the same conditions, except for the drought.

Any causative circumstances come to mind? Any recommendations as to what to check out as well as solutions or treatments?

We will most surely appreciate any thoughts/help.

Richard J. Bryant

[The Ent]

What SORT of pines are they, do you know?

That'd go a long way toward narrowing it down. Could be nothing more tan the unfortunate weather we've had in the last year with the seasons all messed up and rainfall so widely spaced.