How can I fix my Cedar/Evergreen trees?

Question

These trees have dead areas, they have turned brown. I did snip off some of the brown areas and now some of my trees have bare areas. Do I need to plant new ones? I tried using insecticidial soap (homemadw mixture - sunlight dish detergent and water)

Alradborn · Answer

There isn't a whole lot of insects that bother evergreens. But when they do, you can get them identified by on line sources or nursery. Soap solutions can injure evergreens ( soap burn). Since you didn't mention where exactly the dead areas were, one thing it could also be is salt burn if it's lower branches near roads and walkways or possibly chemical burn from weed killer or dog or cat urine. They could also be diseased, but not common either. So search those limbs for insects! Given time they will fill in again, it's just personal choice if you want more. But identify the problem first or it would be passed on to new plantings. Good luck!

Peng · Answer

Most evergreens shed leaves on season and some branches dries up. But the tree is still healthy.

Landsharkinnc · Answer

there could be a LOT wrong with these trees -- I would suggest enlisting a certified arborist, or at least someone from your local Agricultural Extension office -- these people can point you in the right direction https://ask.extension.org