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Fat Albert Spruce Losing Interior Needles: Call a Specialist

An 8‑year‑old ‘Fat Albert’ spruce in upstate SC is bare in the center and top. Cause unknown (environmental or disease). The expert recommends contacting the SC Forestry Commission’s Pest Management Specialist, Laurie Reid, for an on‑site diagnosis.

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