Leland Cypress Trees Are Totally Brown Since Last Spring Is It Dead?

Question

Husband got too close to the Leland Cypress trees with weed killer last spring they are totally brown but he says they’re not dead.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I am unable to see the damage.

This article will help you to tell whether your trees are dead or not:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm