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Yellow Branches on Evergreens #750645
Asked May 18, 2021, 1:10 PM EDT
Many evergreen shrubs and trees in my yard have yellow branches. Are these branches going to revive as the summer moves along or are they dead and need to be cut off?
El Paso County Colorado
Expert Response
Hello,
It sounds like you have several different species that are showing signs of yellowing. This is likely to be winter dessication. This happens during long dry spells in the winter when the air temperature is relatively warm, and the ground is frozen. If that's what is going on, you don't really need to do anything- the yellow needles will fall off in time. https://planttalk.colostate.edu/topics/weeds-cultural-problems/2129-winter-desiccation-evergreens/
Because it sounds like you have several species involved, it doesn't sound like there is a particular insect at work (most of them are host specific) - although more detail on the species, and perhaps pictures would allow a better evaluation.
Hi, Richard - did you intend to send photos or ask more? I got a blank response.
Thanks
Thank you. The information you provided satisfied my inquiry. I just wish to thank you for the information you provided. Richard Dumais
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Great, thanks!
