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Other Causes of Hemlock Needle Yellowing

Natural branch shedding.  Photo: MFS

Natural Branch Shedding: Discrete branchlets turn yellow, then mottled brown, then brown. Finally needles fall off, leaving fine twigs.

Heavy spruce spider mite damage on hemlock.  Photo: MFS

Spruce Spider Mite Damage: Small chlorotic flecks result from mite feeding, heavy feeding causes large, bronze necrotic areas.

Hemlock Rust Mite (off site)