Scotch Pine Needle Die Off - Ask Extension
I have a row of scotch pines, I noticed last fall that in the middle of the trees they are experiencing browning and needle die off. The trees are al...
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Scotch Pine Needle Die Off #563821
Asked May 23, 2019, 11:51 AM EDT
I have a row of scotch pines, I noticed last fall that in the middle of the trees they are experiencing browning and needle die off. The trees are all under 8 years old. Any idea what could be causing this and how can I fix it? I was thinking the sprinkler could be hitting it there, but...
Stearns County Minnesota
Expert Response
I can't really say what is wrong with your Scotch Pine. It could be winter burn or it could be salt damage or if your sprinkler hits them it could be from that. You might want to consider having a certified arborist take a look at them and help you figure it our. Make sure that they are certified. Here is a link to info about disease issues that you can compare to your trees but it doesn't really look like any of those things to me. http://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/evergreen/pine/needlesonebranchdie.html . Here is a link to finding an arborist. http://www.treesaregood.org/