Green Giant Arborvitae Tip Browning: Root Stress, Not Drought

The Follow‑Up

Central NJ, 34 °F nights. Owner asked about dry leaf tips after watering advice.

Tip browning on most of plant = root‑related (too wet or too dry). Leave tips; don’t trim.

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