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Why is My EverGreen Tree Turning Brown?

Why is My EverGreen Tree Turning Brown?

Its in the name evergreens are meant to stay green year-round. But these beautiful trees dont always stay…

Feb 20,2019

Its in the name evergreens are meant to stay green year-round. But these beautiful trees dont always stay lively and green. Life cycle stages, various diseases, and events can alter the appearance of your evergreens. If you have noticed that your evergreen is looking less and less evergreen, then it is time to investigate and might be time to call an ISA-certified arborist.

Why is My EverGreen Tree Turning Brown?

Sesmas Tree Service has plenty of experience, expertise, and experts to return your evergreen to its days of glory. However, we also want to share our knowledge and hope that you can turn things around on your own. If you prefer to consult with an ISA-certified arborist or hire an expert, then call Sesmas Tree Service. We are always happy to help.

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The wintertime is extra tough on trees. Dry winters are especially difficult for evergreens. Factor in clear skies and sunny weather and you have sunscald. Needles that are already lacking water will turn uniformly brown in direct sunlight.

An anti-desiccant spray can help with the dryness. This waxy coating shields plants and trees from moisture loss. You will want to read the instructions before using the product. In short, however, you should wait until temperatures drop below 50 degrees and make sure there is no rain expected in the 24 hours after treatment.

You can also preserve moisture in the root system by thoroughly watering the tree and topping the roots with mulch. Mulch can also protect your evergreens roots from animals chewing on them.

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3 large Leyland Cypress trees removed near front of our home. Excellent service, professional crew, very competitive pricing for superior work! Rolando provided the initial estimate and the  follow up and was the best in terms of customer relations. I'd both use this company again AND highly recommend them.

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This is the 2nd time we have used Sesmas Tree Service. They are a wonderful company to deal with. They were on time, professional, and very thorough. They cleaned up prior to leaving and went out of their way to protect our plants and landscaping. And they kept to their proposal with no hidden cost or add ons. Definitely a five star experience!

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Scott McLendon

We've used Sesmas several times and have always received excellent service.  Estimates are quick and easy and the crew is efficient and leaves the property clean of debris.  Recently we needed a tree removed next to a heavily landscaped area.  Sebastian went over everything with me in detail and listened to my concerns.  The crew did an excellent job in removing the tree with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area.  We are pleased and will consider them again in the future for pruning and tree removal.

Tonia Griswold

Sesmas Tree Service was amazing! I had two dead trees cut and a lot of trees that were already down on my property removed. Sebastian came out and sent the quote in writing within 24 hours. We were in the process of scheduling the service when a slot opened up sooner snd I was able to go ahead and get the work done. Everything was explained ahead of time for what to expect. The crew was very efficient and professional.  All of the work and cleanup was done in one day. I would recommend Sesmas for your tree cutting/cleanup needs.

LaDora Woods

I hired Sesmas to cut down a very tricky tree that was hanging over my house as well as a few large limbs. They did a great job and had the machinery to get the job done right.

Perry Hartman

Great experience with Sesmas. They were meticulous with my tree removal, safe and efficient. David’s communication throughout the process was much appreciated. Highly recommend!

Lindsay Ellenburg

Great experience with Sesmas Tree Service. The arborist who came out was a Board Certified Master Arborist, and you could immediately tell he knew his stuff. He took the time to explain what needed to be done, gave us clear options, and helped us feel confident from start to finish. The whole process was easy and professional. We’ll definitely use them again.

Ed Martin

If the browning of the evergreens needles does not start from the parts exposed to sunlight but instead beings in a small area, then you might want to pay attention to infections. Catching the infection early on will give you a chance to prevent it from spreading by pruning the infected part away.

A common disease that affects evergreens is root rot. This is a fungus that flourishes in damp soil. You can prevent the progression of root rot by removing damp soil away from the roots and allowing them to dry. A sign of root rot is brown, wilted needles and sores running up along the root system of the evergreen.

Rust is another problem for evergreens. This fungal disease causes powdery spores on the needles. You can stop the spread of this fungal disease by pruning inflicted needles and limbs. Our professionals at Sesmas Tree Service can help with this service.

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Sesmas Tree Service always promotes prevention and routine maintenance over reactive steps like cures. Still, we provide both services. Take preventative steps and regularly take care of the tree to see less browning. Our arborists can treat your trees with the appropriate products, provide them with sufficient nutrients, and prune away vulnerable limbs.

We can also evaluate damaged and diseased trees to determine the best steps to take going forward. Call Sesmas Tree Service now to consult with an ISA-certified arborist for any type of tree removal and tree care services in Atlanta. We are always happy to help.

 

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