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Hi Danno,

Welcome to the forum. Firstly, take a few minutes to fill out your User CP with location and other information for future reference. Now to the tree.

From the sounds of it, the tree may very well be dead. The cambium layer should indeed be green. If there is no green under the bark of branches, try at various points along the trunk. If there is no green at all, then you have a dead tree.

As to the cause? How long had the tree looked sick? Did the leaves yellow and drop or did they wilt and go brown and crispy? What is the soil mix and how often were you watering and feeding the tree? Were there any signs of insect infestation? Have you slipped the tree out of its pot and inspected the roots for signs of rot or insects? Does the root mass smell of sulphur or have an eggy aroma?

If you can post a few pictures of the tree, particularly the soil, it would be helpful.

All the best,

Aaron

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15-May-2007	#2
Aaron_K bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Mar-2004 Country: England USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 1,477	Hi Danno, Welcome to the forum. Firstly, take a few minutes to fill out your User CP with location and other information for future reference. Now to the tree. From the sounds of it, the tree may very well be dead. The cambium layer should indeed be green. If there is no green under the bark of branches, try at various points along the trunk. If there is no green at all, then you have a dead tree. As to the cause? How long had the tree looked sick? Did the leaves yellow and drop or did they wilt and go brown and crispy? What is the soil mix and how often were you watering and feeding the tree? Were there any signs of insect infestation? Have you slipped the tree out of its pot and inspected the roots for signs of rot or insects? Does the root mass smell of sulphur or have an eggy aroma? If you can post a few pictures of the tree, particularly the soil, it would be helpful. All the best, Aaron __________________ Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. - Muriel Strode Vulpes pilum mutat, non mores! "A fox may change its skin but never its character"