09/26/2026
It's that time of the year again.
Are you panic due to evergreen needle drop?
Older and inside needles of the evergreen turn yellow, brown, and drop this time of the year. I am getting several panic calls every day. This is a normal process called ‘season needle drop’. Evergreen sheds the older needles and grow new needles continuously. The extent of needle drops varies on the tree to tree and year to year. Generally, the needles remain in the tree 3-5 years and drop. This process is also triggered by a sudden change in temperature or a drop in night temperature. Regular watering and deep root fertilization with nitrogen fertilizer in the spring helps the tree to recover fast.
If the younger needles of your evergreen are turning yellow or brown early in the season, that indicates there is something wrong in the tree. It can be due to insects, disease, or improper growing conditions.
