Problem

Why does my mountain pine have brown leaves?

Pinus mugo

Brown leaves on a mountain pine usually has one of three causes — watering, light or a pest. Walk through them in order before reaching for a treatment.

Mountain pine (Pinus mugo)
Foto: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.5

Most likely causes

Detailed cause-by-cause guide is being prepared. In the meantime: check watering rhythm, sunlight match, and any visible pests on the underside of leaves.

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