Will my Bruce Spruce survive to this aphids damage?

[Kevin77]

Hello I hope you are well

My Bruce Spruce (Fat Albert, Picea pungens) had a massive aphids infestation that I mitigated 1 month ago. They heavily damaged the tree... I was about to lose the faith with the tree until I saw that 2 weeks ago it started growing new needles as it usually does during these dates of the year.

Based on the pictures, do you think it will eventually recover as it was before? thanks for your answers

Damage due to aphids infestation.jpg

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[Clint62]

Wow! Dont have an answer but it might be worth giving it the summer to figure itself out

 

[Sheal]

There is a chance it will recover but the damage may be too much.

 

[cpp gardener]

It will grow, but it will take a few seasons to look good again. Feed it well and do your best to prevent aphids again or catch the infestation as early as you can.

 

[Kevin77]

Thanks for your answers, now it its growing a lot but just the tip of the branches. I will wait a couple of years monitoring its recovery and keeping an eye on aphids