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Browing Trees #753404

Asked June 01, 2021, 8:38 PM EDT

Can you tell me what is wrong with these trees? I am attaching 3 pics.

Douglas County Colorado

Expert Response

Hello Garry.  This looks like winter desiccation where our evergreens do not get enough fall and winter water.  Foliage that is still brown/orange will likely die.  It will take a few years for evergreens to "mask" the damage. Many native pines have already pushed out “candles” of fresh green needles.

This fact sheet discusses the importance of fall and winter watering:

https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/fall-and-winter-watering-7-211/

Kind Regards, Replied June 02, 2021, 3:33 PM EDT
 I appreciate your response. We were afraid  that it was beetle kill or poisoning from the winter/snow road maintenance.

Thank you so much for your prompt reply.

Garry Nelson

On Wed, Jun 2, 2021 at 1:33 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
The Question Asker Replied June 07, 2021, 11:47 AM EDT

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