Blue Spruce Damage

Because the damage is localized to one part of the tree, there may be some type of insect/borer/nesting critter that has attacked this area. It’s hard to see borer damage without looking closely at the trunk near the affected branches. Because this is a high value tree, you might want to consider having an Arborist or an experienced landscaper examine this area of the tree. If you choose to examine it yourself, wear protective clothing and glasses – Blue Spruce trees can be painful to examine, especially with dried needles. Sawdust or small wood shavings near the base of the trunk are signs of borer or beetle damage. If you examine it yourself and see evidence of beetle or borer presence, here’s a link to your local Extension Office.