We have several cedar trees. some are 30-50 years old, others only 1-5. We usual transplant them from roadsides. The most recent 3 year old tree turned brown this spring and completely dried up and died. following close behind it was a 30 year old cedar tree that came from Oklahoma. These trees were about 30 yards about with the older tree being somewhat at the bottom of a slop from the little one. Now of the three very very large ones planted in a row, the one in the middle is showing the same signs. At the moment the two on each side of it are fine and the other 2 in the yard are fine. We know we do not have spider mites, and there is little indication of root rot? Help

Greetings Marilyn:

Obviously, there are gross limitations to assisting landowners and homeowners with forest/tree health concerns due to the inability to examine the trees "on-site". In fact, the symptoms and outcomes of your dead and/or dying tress may be environmental rather than biological. Therefore, it will take a little more detective work to determine what exactly is going on with your cedar trees.

My suggestion is to contact your local state forester or state extension specialist. However, these two state agencies may not have the time or resources to examine your individual trees. If that is the case, they should at least be able to direct you to a local resource for on-site assistance.

Best of luck!