Trees and shrubs in South Dakota have been slow to leaf out due to the winter. A lot of woody plants are showing signs of die-back or total death. Most likely due to the winter going through warm and cold…
Die-back
Category: Tree and evergreen pests
Browning of Needles in Pine Trees
People are noticing a browning of needles in their pine trees. If these needles are behind last season’s growth, do not panic, it is natural needle cast. If the browning is affecting last year’s growth and we can rule out…
Browning Needles in Evergreens
A few spruce trees and other evergreens are showing some browning needles. Needles behind the new growth and truck will shed, this is natural. With the unseasonable drought, heat, wet, and cold that we have experienced over the past several…