Cedars in Pots

I have two cedars in 16″ pots – they are not the emerald. They are the cheaper one, with sparser needle growth. They stand about 4 1/2 feet tall. This will be their third summer in the pots and they…

Browning Arborvitae

Hi, I have a row of arborvitae trees in my backyard, and one of them seem to have a section that is browning (see photo). I live in the North York area of Toronto, and the soil type is silty…

Emerald Cedar Dying or Sunburnt?

I live in the GTA and have planted 10 6ft Emerald Cedars early this spring. They have all done really well until now with the exception of 1 which is now showing signs of trouble. They are planted along a…

Section of evergreen browning

Would like you advice if the less green section of this bush can be saved or not. If so how and if not do I just remove that portion?…

Whipcord Cedar golden tips

Last fall, I planted whipcord cedars and this spring the tips have turned golden brown. They were not golden brown when I unwrapped the burlap from them a month ago. This has happened within the last 2 weeks or so.…

Browning, crowded, cedar hedge

I purchased a home with a cedar hedge in my backyard 6 years ago. 15 trees were planted too close together. The trees get enough sun and rain coverage. I’m in zone 6. I think the soil is loam. For…

Newly planted boxwoods seem to be stressed

I had 9 boxwoods planted about 2 months ago. 10gallon boxwoods, about 1.5-2 ft globe shaped planted closely together. My plan was to create a formal hedge but it seems that it might not make it through the summer. Some…

Trees Looking Unhealthy – Serviceberry, Laburnum

I live in Toronto. At the back of my townhouse garden (facing south), I have a serviceberry tree one of several planted 17 years ago. Mine is now looking unhealthy – leaves curling up. It can’t be lack of water…

Dying and Browning Emerald Cedars*

Hi, I planted 26 emerald cedars at the end of May and while a couple had some browning most looked lush and healthy in all spots. Now, 3 or 4 appear to be dead and others seem to be following…

Emerald green cedars*

Hi, iam wondering our cedars are facing west but are partially shaded by a large maple tree.The trees look decent but patchy should we move them to our back yard that has full sun for 6-8 hours.we also have another…