Austrian Pine needles turning yellow - Ask Extension
My ten year old Austrian Pine tree suddenly has yellow and brown needles on almost all of its branches. But only in the portion of the branch that was...
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Austrian Pine needles turning yellow #215085
Asked October 01, 2014, 11:39 AM EDT
My ten year old Austrian Pine tree suddenly has yellow and brown needles on almost all of its branches. But only in the portion of the branch that was new growth about 1 or 2 years ago. The tree has been healthy up till a week ago. Is there something I can do to help the tree?
Minnehaha County South Dakota
Expert Response
This is normal interior needle drop that occurs every autumn. This year due to the sunny, dry weather, the older needles are turning almost a golden yellow on the Austrian pines before they drop so it is very noticable but not a concern.
