Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why are my Pine Tree’s needles turning yellow and falling off?

A. This is a very good and often asked question! Pine trees, as well as many of the other conifers are commonly known as “evergreens”. Meaning that they remain green or keep their foliage year round. However, Nature understands that with the weight of the current year’s new growth bearing down on its ’branches, the tree’s limbs will become vulnerable for breakage or failure. So what does it do? Once the new foliage has fully grown and begins to supply the tree with nutrition through photosynthesis, the older foliage further back on the branch begins to become less of a contributor and more of a burden. Once this begins to happen the tree gives off a signal to stop providing the older foliage with moisture and it slowly begins to dry out turn yellow and fall off.

Q. So does this mean I don’t have to worry?

A. Not necessarily. This “needle cast” normally only happens in the latter part of the summer or early fall. Should this happen earlier or later there may be other contributors to this such as drought, insect, disease or mechanical damage.

Q. So what should I do?

A. We believe that an examination of your property by an experienced and certified arborist several times a year is the best way to keep your trees and plantings in tip top shape. Whenever there seems to be even the slightest of problems occurring on your property you should call in the experts to provide you with a complimentary examination and evaluation of your grounds.