Pine trees make needle drop easy to notice because they often have an open branching habit. Because pine needles grow — and fall — in bundles of two or more, the loss may be especially obvious.

Pine needles in Arkansas fall earlier this year. September 15, 2023 at 3:48 a.m. by Special to The Commercial ...

Most notorious is the white pine, which many people mistake for dying because so many of its inner needles turn yellow in fall and drop. That’s normal and no action is needed.

Retired Dow Gardens horticulturist Chuck Martin explains that the autumn needle drop is a response to shorter days and cooler temperatures.

As it’s getting colder and the leaves are starting to fall, it won’t be long before we start getting calls about brown needles on evergreens such as pines.

Note: Wow, there are a lot of falling pine needles falling this year. We thought it would be helpful to rerun Frank Branham’s column from 2019 so you can put those needles to use. Flagstaff is ...

Pine trees hold their needles for 2-3 or more years. Spruce trees hold their needles longer than pines, usually around 5-7 years. After the needles have lived their lifespan, they fall from the tree.

Do you have a mature pine tree with bunches of brown needles? It may be suffering from a fungal disease called diplodia tip blight. “Diplodia has become more common due to environmental stress ...

Taking down a live Christmas tree indoors can cause a bit of a mess. The removal can lead to falling pine needles from the tree, and getting the tree out the door can be tricky.

Sometimes it's normal for needles to turn brown and drop, and other times, it can be a sign of disease. When to be concerned about falling pine needles Skip to main content Skip to main content ...