Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar turns brown in winter

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Bizzie11 Sand Lake, MI May 26, 2009

In the winter, the top half of my 5' evergreen turns brown. I love my tree and want to help it. Does anyone have any ideas what causes this? It is greening up now that it is Spring but it takes a bit. Thanks, Leann

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ViburnumValley Scott County, KY(Zone 5b) May 26, 2009

You are located pretty far north for this species. I'd venture to say that dessicating winter winds are causing the browning. Unless you can reduce that influence (or move someplace warmer) then you will probably experience this effect annually.

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Resin Northumberland, United Kingdom(Zone 9a) May 26, 2009

Ditto to VV. Atlas Cedar is only fully reliable in zones 8-9, marginal in zone 7 with mortality risk in severe winters.

Resin

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Bizzie11 Sand Lake, MI May 30, 2009

Thanks. It is a fighter. It does green back up but I feel so bad for the guy. I will re-evaluate its locale to see if I can make him a little happier. Thanks again, Leann

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winterrobin South Dennis, NJ(Zone 7b) Jun 02, 2009

Bizzie, have you tried Wilt-Pruf? It keeps leaves/needles from drying out and browning.
http://www.wiltpruf.com/

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