Cypress tree turning dry and brown

Question

My cypress tree is in a container and has thrived until this summer. When it has been hotter and dryer than usual, I have watered it regularly but it appears to be dying with portions of the tree turning brown and dry. Should I cut the dead portions out and hope the rest will survive?

Answer 1

Increase watering. Container plantings need daily water and even twice daily if the temperatures are above 85 degrees.

You can prune away dead material.