17+ Pine Tree Turning Brown In The Middle. Many plants, especially eastern white pine, are sensitive to salt spray from roadways. Pine trees are relatively easy trees to care for and grow.
Pine trees are in the pinus genus and the pinaceae family. 'britain's saddest christmas tree' is turning brown, dropping needles and is so unhealthy the council are not bothering to decorate it. Depending on the type of pine tree, there are several common causes of needle browning in pines.
But does it mean the tree is dying from the top down?
I have 4 pine trees (not sure the type but they look like christmas trees) in my back yard. Or is the tree just in need of some tlc? What other than the temperature could cause browning and pine beetles. Plus, a pine or spruce tree donning a brown crown is no pretty picture.