Avoid planting Eastern white pine on poorly drained sites, in soils with soil pHs greater than 6.5 and in soils with heavy clay content. Avoid root injury and soil compaction. Phytophthora root rot No image available. Eastern white pine most susceptible. Poor growth evident for several seasons and foliage has a yellow cast.
Roots become brown in cross-section and decayed.
Occurs on pines growing in poorly drained sites. Phytophthora root rot is usually managed by planting pines into sites having good drainage. In some circumstances fungicide drenches may be used, however, these are of little benefit if drainage problems are not corrected. Procera root rot Abundant resin flow associated with base of trunk, roots, and root collar Avoid planting easterrn white pine on poorly drained sites. Do not replant on sites with confirmed Procera root rot.