Are my trees dying?

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NewGardener

Hello,
I am new to gardening. Are my evergreen trees dying? How can I turn this around?
It's now almost November in NJ so I am not sure if it's too late.
I would hate to lose the investment I put into these trees.
Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you.trees1.webp
 
If you want the evergreen in that location, put it in a raised container. Browning due to wet roots and shade,. maybe.

The oak looks like fall color.

Post pics of the point where the first roots grow at the trunk and we can tell you more.
 
It's normal. Evergreens loose leaves just as leafed trees. That is what's going on. Not sure about the tree up against the brick wall maybe bagworm.
Guy I don't see an oak?
 
Evergreens in NE have exhibited similar symptoms this year (excessive interior browning and needle drop). To put it in relative terms, we have received probably 40 or so calls about 'pines' or evergreens dying since late August/early September, almost all of which were simply excessive needle drop. My best guess is a very harsh winter combined with near drought conditions this summer. Definitely worth inspecting the root collar area as Guy suggested above as well, but I am leaning towards my conclusion based on what I have seen this year. Be sure they receive adequate water between now and december; this will help them cope with wacky winter weather to come.

-Tom
 
o yeah that's no oak...but the one on the right looks like more than seasonal drop; tips are dying. Phomopsis, Kabatina, Botrytis...? and Tom in NC we would be wary of overwatering; looks like poor drainage in that location.
Wet cool summer has caused a lot of gray needles around these parts.
 
tomthetreeman said:
Evergreens in NE have exhibited similar symptoms this year (excessive interior browning and needle drop). To put it in relative terms, we have received probably 40 or so calls about 'pines' or evergreens dying since late August/early September, almost all of which were simply excessive needle drop. My best guess is a very harsh winter combined with near drought conditions this summer. Definitely worth inspecting the root collar area as Guy suggested above as well, but I am leaning towards my conclusion based on what I have seen this year. Be sure they receive adequate water between now and december; this will help them cope with wacky winter weather to come.

-Tom
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That's exactly what we've been finding to. Hopefully this winter is less harsh on them. On my trees at home I vertical mulch them to give the tree an easier root zone to work with but site selection could play a part to.
 
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