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Leslie's Home

Leslie lives in Grand County, Colorado–one of the earliest and hardest hit with "Beetle Kill".  Leslie is a devoted tree lover and cares for her trees in both practical ways and loving ways. 

The "Centerpiece" Lodge Pole Pine tree behind Dr. Jim and Leslie is her main concern.  She has lost many trees on her property but wants to save this one at all costs. 

There are 3 areas of focus at this time on Leslie's property for the Green Centrics™ work:
  • The "Centerpiece" tree in front of Leslie's house.
  • The young trees on the edge of the property. 
  • The upslope area behind the house with 2 key trees...one called "Back" because it is behind the garage and the other called "Shed" because it is next to the shed. 
Please scroll down to see the results in all these areas.

For a detailed explanation of Dr. Jim's findings, please go to the Colorado Pines main page.

****JUNE, 2009****4th trip***** The Centerpiece tree is green with good new growth coming.
****JUNE, 2009****4th trip***** The Centerpiece tree is green with good new growth coming.
Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, explaining his work to the homeowner with the LodgePole Pines.
Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, explaining his work to the homeowner with the LodgePole Pines.

The Centerpiece Tree in front of Leslie's House. 


 

1st Visit-November 2007


2nd Visit: May, 2008


3rd Visit: October, 2008
Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treating LodgePole Pine, Grand County Colorado.
NOVEMBER, 2007: "Centerpiece" LodgePole Pine.
May, 2008: Even thought this tree was "hit" or infected with Pine Bark Beetles, it is holding its own while others around it are dying. Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treating LodgePole Pine, Grand County Colorado.
May, 2008: Even thought this tree was "hit" or infected with Pine Bark Beetles and the associated blue fungus, it is holding its own while others around it are dying.
October, 2008" The "Centerpiece" LodgePole Pine in front of Leslie's house is still green while others behind it are reddening. Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treating LodgePole Pine, Grand County Colorado.
October, 2008" The "Centerpiece" LodgePole Pine in front of Leslie's house is still green while others behind it are reddening.
NOVEMBER, 2007: "Centerpiece" LodgePole Pine shows signs of Pine Bark Beetle holes. Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treating LodgePole Pine, Grand County Colorado.
NOVEMBER, 2007: "Centerpiece" LodgePole Pine shows signs of Pine Bark Beetle holes.
MAY 2008: Healthy new growth shown all over this LodgePole Pine. Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treating LodgePole Pine, Grand County Colorado.
MAY 2008: Healthy new growth shown all over this LodgePole Pine.
October, 2008: An additional tuft of new growth shown at the end of 2008's new growth. Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treating LodgePole Pine, Grand County Colorado.
October, 2008: An additional tuft of new growth shown at the end of this year's new growth.
November, 2007: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine tree with front door of house shown behind.
November, 2007: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine tree with front door of house shown behind.
May, 2008: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree with front door shown behind it.
May, 2008: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree with front door shown behind it.
June, 2009: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree with front door shown behind it.
June, 2009: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree with front door shown behind it.

2nd Visit - May, 2008


3rd Visit - October, 2008


4th Visit - June 2009
May, 2008: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing center fork of tree.
May, 2008: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing center fork of tree.
October, 2008: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing center fork of tree.
October, 2008: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing center fork of tree.
June, 2009: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing center fork of tree.
June, 2009: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing center fork of tree.
****June, 2009*****: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing new growth with porch in background.
****June, 2009*****: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing new growth with porch in background.
****June, 2009*****: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing close up of new growth.
****June, 2009*****: Centerpiece Lodge Pole Pine Tree, showing close up of new growth.

Young Lodge Pole Pine Trees at the East side of Leslie's property.


*****NOVEMBER, 2007*****: Looking DOWN the hill, the young trees are on the bottom right. Note how thin they look. Subsequent pictures will mostly be from below looking up. ........ Note the mature tree below and the mature tree to the right side are showing signs of reddening and decline.
*****NOVEMBER, 2007*****: Looking DOWN the hill, the young trees are on the bottom right. Note how thin they look. Subsequent pictures will mostly be from below looking up. ........ Note the mature tree below and the mature tree to the right side are showing signs of reddening and decline.
*****JUNE, 2009 ***** Looking DOWN the hill. Note how much taller and fuller they appear. Subsequent pictures will mostly be from below looking up. ..... Note that the mature trees which were declining 20 months ago are now fully red and likely dead.
*****JUNE, 2009 ***** Looking DOWN the hill. Note how much taller and fuller they appear. Subsequent pictures will mostly be from below looking up. ..... Note that the mature trees which were declining 20 months ago are now fully red and likely dead.

2nd Visit - May, 2008


3rd Visit - October, 2008


4th Visit - June 2009
MAY, 2008: See the young trees in the bottom right corner. This is looking UP the hill. Note they these young Lodge Pole Pine trees look fuller.
MAY, 2008: See the young trees in the bottom right corner. This is looking UP the hill. Note they these young Lodge Pole Pine trees look fuller.
OCTOBER, 2008: Leslie with the young Lodge Pole Pines, 1 year after being treated by Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer. Note how much taller and fuller they appear.
OCTOBER, 2008: Leslie with the young Lodge Pole Pines, 1 year after being treated by Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer. Note how much taller and fuller they appear.
June, 2009: Leslie with the young Lodge Pole Pine trees. Note the new "candles" of growth, especially at their tops.
June, 2009: Leslie with the young Lodge Pole Pine trees. Note the new "candles" of growth, especially at their tops.
May, 2008: Close up of new growth on these young Lodge Pole Pines.
May, 2008: Close up of new growth on these young Lodge Pole Pines.
October, 2008: Close up of new growth (green tips and green stem above the slightly browner lower stem) on the young Lodge Pole Pines.
October, 2008: Close up of new growth (green tips and green stem above the slightly browner lower stem) on the young Lodge Pole Pines.
June, 2009: Close up of new growth candles atop of last year's new growth on these young Lodge Pole Pines.
June, 2009: Close up of new growth candles atop of last year's new growth on these young Lodge Pole Pines.

Wooded Area in back of Leslie's House.


*****JUNE, 2009 ***** Looking at both key Lodge Pole Pine Trees. The "Back" tree is directly behind the garage. The "Shed" Tree is to its left, next to the shed. The 2 Blue Spruces are between the key trees in front.
*****JUNE, 2009 ***** Looking at both key Lodge Pole Pine Trees. The "Back" tree is directly behind the garage. The "Shed" Tree is to its left, next to the shed. The 2 Blue Spruces are between the key trees in front.
 

1st Visit-November 2007


2nd Visit: May, 2008


3rd Visit: October, 2008
November, 2007: LodgePole Pine Tree called "Back" in wooded area behind Leslie's House.
November, 2007: LodgePole Pine Tree called "Back" in wooded area behind Leslie's House.
May, 2008: LodgePole Pine Tree, previously infected by Pine Bark Beetles is showing signs of reddening. HOWEVER...this tree is not dead. It still has a chance and should NOT be cut down.
May, 2008: LodgePole Pine Tree, previously infected by Pine Bark Beetles is showing signs of reddening. HOWEVER...this tree is not dead. It still has a chance and should NOT be cut down.
October, 2008: The "Back" tree (directly behind the garage) still looks green despite earlier signs of reddening. Do not confuse it with the reddening one to its right which is fully red. Also, please not the young Lodge Pole Pines to the far lower right of the picture.
October, 2008: The "Back" tree (directly behind the garage) still looks green despite earlier signs of reddening. Do not confuse it with the reddening one to its right which is fully red. Also, please not the young Lodge Pole Pines to the far lower right of the picture.
 
May, 2008: Same Lodge Pole Pine as above, even though showing signs of decline overall, is also showing some new growth at tips. Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treats trees in Grand County, Colorado.
May, 2008: Same Lodge Pole Pine as above, even though showing signs of decline overall, is also showing some new growth at tips.
October, 2008: LodgePole Pines trees in wooded area behind Leslie's house show green lush, new growth from 2008 season. Dr. Jim Conroy, The Tree Whisperer, treats trees in Grand County, Colorado.
October, 2008: LodgePole Pines trees in wooded area behind Leslie's house show green lush, new growth from 2008 season.
 
May, 2008: The "Shed" Lodge Pole Pine tree is shown with the garage to its front right and the shed to its left. It is showing a few signs of reddening but is not dead yet and should not be cut down. Please do not be confused by the Blue Spruce to its right.
May, 2008: The "Shed" Lodge Pole Pine tree is shown with the garage to its front right and the shed to its left. It is showing a few signs of reddening but is not dead yet and should not be cut down. Please do not be confused by the Blue Spruce to its right.
October, 2008: The "Shed" Lodge Pole Pine tree shows a bit more reddening but also new growth. This tree is still alive and has a chance to survive. . For the June, 2009 photo, please scroll up to see both the "Shed" and "Back" trees together.
October, 2008: The "Shed" Lodge Pole Pine tree shows a bit more reddening but also new growth. This tree is still alive and has a chance to survive. . For the June, 2009 photo, please scroll up to see both the "Shed" and "Back" trees together.

June, 2009  

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