Norfolk Island Pine Tip Yellowing: Water Quality and Cold Damage

Observation

New growth tips turn golden yellow on a Florida-grown Norfolk pine in full sun, terra cotta pot. No needle loss; rest of plant green.

Likely Causes

• Water quality: Hard tap water causes tip burn. Switch to distilled, filtered, or rainwater.
• Cold damage: Even mild sub-freezing temps can yellow tips.

Note

New growth is naturally lighter green, but uniform—not just tips.