Normal Winter Behavior for Evergreens

Don’t Panic: Normal Evergreen Needle Drop!

If you noticed yellowing or browning needles on the inner branches of your cedar, arborvitae, or pine trees recently, don’t worry!

Evergreens naturally shed their oldest, innermost needles every fall to make room for new growth. As long as the outer tips and new growth look green and healthy, this interior shedding is a totally normal, healthy part of the tree’s annual cycle.

Below are examples of normal winter tree behavior. Do not panic if you see this happening to your evergreen trees.