Excessive Pine Needle Drop Last 8 Weeks On Old, Tall Trees

Question

Hi The very old, tall pine trees all down our drive have been dropping needles massively these last 8 weeks or so. Literally the drive is covered with yellowy brown needles every day- 2 or 3 barrows full every couple of days! I know it’s been dry this last 3-4 weeks, but this started before that, and it rained loads in Feb and March. Do u think it is lack of water, or some disease? Never been like this other years, usually just brush up a small amount every few days. This last couple of months the drive is constantly covered. Help!!!

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Answer 1

This does sound like an issue with drying out, but there are several things that could be causing the issue. This article will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-drying-bottom.htm

These are other possible issues:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/woolly-aphid-control.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htm#:~:text=For%20your%20houseplant%2C%20spotted%20leaves,packed%20foliage%20should%20be%20thinned.