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Pine Needle Drop: Temperature Swings and Summer Drought

Green pine needles falling in late fall result from weak abscission layers formed during summer drought, then sudden temperature swings (30°F in 24 hours) causing water-filled needles to become heavy and drop. If canopy remains green, trees are fine.

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