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CaptMicha Brookeville, MD(Zone 7a) Feb 06, 2008

We have a small conifer that's dead at the top. It seems to be doing okay now but it's unsightly, is there anyway to make it aesthetically pleasing again?

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Feb 06, 2008

Remove the top or the entire plant. That's the biggest downside to conifers - they just don't recover from a topping. Last year we had a significant windstorm which topped many conifers. Recovery just doesn't happen with most.

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CaptMicha Brookeville, MD(Zone 7a) Feb 06, 2008

I think I'll have to dig it up and replant it in the woods. I don't think the animals will mind!

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Feb 06, 2008

Before you go do that, see what everyone else says and do you have a pic? Which conifer is it?

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Soferdig Kalispell, MT(Zone 4b) Feb 06, 2008

With all my imperfections I relate to my gardens imperfections. I would leave it and enjoy it's unique character.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) Feb 06, 2008

They can recover well when still young and if only a short top is dead.

If it is older, or with a large dead top, not so good.

Resin

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CaptMicha Brookeville, MD(Zone 7a) Feb 07, 2008

It's young, like 3 ft. It's a miniature alberta spruce.

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