Evergreen Shrubs Dying in Drought: Professional Diagnosis Needed

Why General Advice Fails

Multiple evergreens dying with patchy browning, no visible insects, after a summer drought—causes could include:

• Root rot from prior wet periods
• Borers or bark beetles
• Fungal cankers
• Herbicide damage
• Soil compaction

Only Reliable Solution

Hire a local tree care company for on-site examination. They can identify the specific pest/disease and prescribe targeted treatment to save the remaining shrub.