Winter Burn on Arborvitae and Yew: Anti-Desiccant and Soil Health

Diagnosis

Arborvitae and yew dying in patches after winter in NE climate = winter burn/kill. Location matters (exposure, roof runoff, north/south side). Some species more hardy.

Professional Treatment

Hire ISA arborist to spray anti-desiccant (waxy leaf barrier) on evergreens in late fall ($70–140). Apply compost tea + organic matter fertilizer to improve soil biology. This combo works well in NY.