Chestnut Tree Dilemna

[Crooked Crow]

I believe I've... lost all of my chestnut trees. Last year they were fine. This year they all look like this. They are 15 years old. Any thoughts?

 

[Turkey Creek]

Not sure where you are located, but the first thing that crosses my mind is winter die back.

 

[wbpdeer]

I got to believe those trees will rebound next year. I have faith in the roots and I see some green on the tree.

What state do you live in?

 

[Merle Hawggard]

What kind of chestnut trees are they? I guess no troubles before this year?

 

[Crooked Crow]

Not sure where you are located, but the first thing that crosses my mind is winter die back.

I was under... the impression winter dieback mostly occurs with younger trees?

 

[Crooked Crow]

I got to believe those trees will rebound next year. I have faith in the roots and I see some green on the tree.

What state do you live in?

Do you think... it would be wise to prune the bare branches in the spring if the foliage doesn't return to the top of the trees? Located in the upper Midwest.

 

[Crooked Crow]

What kind of chestnut trees are they? I guess no troubles before this year?

Not certain. No problems until this year.

 

[Turkey Creek]

Any young growth can experience winter die back, depends a lot on the weather. Generally happens when the growth has not had time to harden off before a extreme cold snap, abnormally warm fall and then a sudden period of cold weather or a early winter with a lot of cold.

If you can get up to the dead looking portion of the tree do a scratch test to see if there is any green color under the bark. If it is showing no life then I would prune the dead material out later in the fall while it still possible to determine where the living tree is.

 

[buckvelvet]

Is it that hard to list a zone or state, no one wants to hunt your property man.

 

[Kabic]

Is it that hard to list a zone or state, no one wants to hunt your property man.

Apparently "Gitche Gumee" Is Lake Superior....so Wisconsin or Michigan is my guess

 

[Crooked Crow]

Any young growth can experience winter die back, depends a lot on the weather. Generally happens when the growth has not had time to harden off before a extreme cold snap, abnormally warm fall and then a sudden period of cold weather or a early winter with a lot of cold.

If you can get up to the dead looking portion of the tree do a scratch test to see if there is any green color under the bark. If it is showing no life then I would prune the dead material out later in the fall while it still possible to determine where the living tree is.

Most excellent Turkey... creek. I did as you suggested this morning. It's about 50/50. I will remove the dead limbs. Thank you, sir!

 

[Crooked Crow]

Is it that hard to list a zone or state, no one wants to hunt your property man.

My intention is... not to offend, buckvelvet. Please don't take it as such. Everyone is welcome to hunt my property.

 

[buckvelvet]

My intention is... not to offend, buckvelvet. Please don't take it as such. Everyone is welcome to hunt my property.

CC when someone asks you location its not to pry, you posed the question, they are trying answer you specifically to your region.

Offended is for the weak, #rhinoskin

 

[wbpdeer]

Crooked Crow

I think your trees will survive - now they have been set back. Just trim the dead wood in the fall and next spring I think they will rebound to your liking. Turkey Creek gave good advice. Good luck with the rehab project.