The most common diseae of spruce trees in Iowa is Rhizosphaera needlcast. Rhizosphaera causes the lower, interior, needles to discolor and drop from the tree. For more information regarding rhizosphaera needlcast and wht type of sample to submitt for confirmation see the link below:
Article on Rhizosphaera needlecast
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