My yew problem - Ask Extension
The upright yews on the north side of my home have a lot of dead needles. What's up? Others, just west of those pictured, have some dead needles, but ...
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My yew problem #933527
Asked May 30, 2026, 10:49 AM EDT
The upright yews on the north side of my home have a lot of dead needles. What's up? Others, just west of those pictured, have some dead needles, but much fewer, and generally appear healthy
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
We can't determine what's causing the problem by viewing photos, however, the following publication discusses several things that might account for it. By considering growing conditions specific to the site, you may be able to identify the most likely cause.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/article/2006/5-17/yew.html
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/article/2006/5-17/yew.html
