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Winter burn evergreen shrubs #929728
Asked April 27, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Olmsted County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Leslie,
Thanks for reaching out! Most often, brown foliage is dead and will not green back up. I'd suggest pruning out the brown foliage back to the living tissue. Make sure to water your plant well this summer and provide some protection next winter. Here's an article with more advice: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/protecting-trees-and-shrubs-winter
Good luck!