Why is my evergreen tree turning brown

There are certain tree and shrub diseases and some species of insects that have done or will do so much damage to a tree that there is no hope for its survival, regardless of the heroic efforts put forth to save it. When I get a picture of an evergreen tree that has turned brown, there is usually little hope of it surviving. When a deciduous tree loses its leaves, there is often still hope for its recovery.

Deciduous trees have the ability to regenerate new leaves, often within the same growing season. An evergreen tree, on the other hand, does not have that same ability. Once the needles or fronds turn brown, they stay brown. Depending on the cause of the browning, an evergreen may be able to generate new growth from the tips, but sometimes the tree ends up looking like a tree made up of bottle brushes.

You can attempt to do this yourself, however, we recommend securing the help of a tree service, as we will be able to prune your tree in such a way that causes minimal stress to the branches that are still healthy.

Besides disease, another major cause of evergreens browning is the weather conditions. While the tree is attempting to access water, it will be losing moisture through the needles and this will ultimately lead to dehydration. It can seriously damage, and in severe cases, even kill the tree. Solving the problem involves ensuring the tree has plenty of access to water. In areas where a severe winter is expected, thoroughly watering during the warmer months can help to prevent leaf burn once it gets cold.

Another cause of damage to evergreen trees that can cause browning during the wintertime is due to animals chewing on the branches as they seek food during the sparse winter months. You may need to take steps to protect your tree from animals if you have problems with pests such as deer, rats, or other creatures.

Ask your local tree service about steps you can take, such as wrapping your tree during wintertime to ward off unwelcome visitors. While there are plenty of causes of tree browning, fixing the tree ultimately boils down to two things: prevention and maintenance.

Preventing browning is the first step that you can take by following the directions above. Tree to assist you. With professional inspections and care, you will be able to keep your evergreen tree a beautiful rich green color throughout the entire year! To minimize this effect, make sure trees are well watered especially in late fall, before freeze up. Wherever possible, trees should be protected with burlap sunscreen. As most evergreens are shallow-rooted, they require watering almost constantly during periods of hot, dry weather.

Trees that do not get enough water during hot, dry weather tend to suffer from needle browning and occasionally branch dieback. To try to minimize this effect in spring make sure trees are kept well — watered and fertilized to encourage new growth. Update your browser to view this website correctly.