Q: The loblolly pine in my yard has developed brown needles. What could this be? J. T., Tulsa. ... The tree often turns totally brown and dies rapidly in the fall, but it may not be noticed until spring. ... This will allow the plant to direct its energy into its bulb for next year's blooms, rather than producing seeds. read more
When your pine trees turn brown from inside out, you may wonder how to save a dying pine tree. The sad truth is that not all pine tree browning can be stopped and many trees die from this condition. Environmental Causes of Pine Tree Browning. In years of heavy rain or extreme drought, pine trees may brown in response. read more
I have 4 pine trees (not sure the type but they look like Christmas trees) in my back yard. They were planted at the end of May by the people that we bought the house from. One of them has turned completely brown (but still has needles on the tree but they are slowly falling off), and the others are beginning to turn brown near the edges. read more
The larvae of a variety of moths may feed on pine needles. They tunnel through the needles, turning them brown as the needles die. Established pine trees usually tolerate their damage, but young pines may suffer if they lose too many needles. Proper watering and pruning out affected branches minimize miner infestations. read more