Seasonal Needle Loss
Need to know:
- Yellow or browning of conifers in the fall is normal for old needles.
Seasonal Needle Loss
It's normal for the oldest needles of most conifers to turn yellow or brown and fall in the autumn. Needles may drop in the spring if the preceding growing season was particularly stressful or the winter was severe.
See this article for more information about seasonal needle loss.
Type of Sample Needed for Diagnosis and Confirmation
The Iowa State University Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic can help you to investigate and confirm if your plant has a disease. Please see our website for current forms, fees, and instructions on collecting and packing samples. Contact information for each states diagnostic laboratory for U.S. residents. If your sample is from outside of Iowa please do not submit it to the Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic without contacting us
Fungicide applications may be avoided by following good Integrated Pest Management practices like those listed in this encyclopedia article. Often, the only preventative application is effective to manage plant diseases. If the problem requires a fungicide, state law requires the user to read and follow all labels accordingly. For more information, read Proper fungicide use.
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