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debbiedancer’s Question
some of my neighbors have cut down all of their trees. some trees have evidently had douglas fir disease. I am concerned my own trees may be negatively impacted by this clearing. If i need to cut down some of my firs, what trees should i plant to replace them?
Posted by debbie izumizaki on January 9, 2017
Marianne's Response
The fir trees can be replaced with cedars or yews if you need evergreen trees or you can add a mix of vine maples, Japanese maples and some evergreens for a more natural look. You may find that your own Douglas Fir are healthy or outgrow the disease once the competition of your neighbors' trees are removed. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti
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