Shrub, how do I get this plant healthy again? It looked great in March and now it looks like this. - Ask Extension
Shrub question,how do I get this plant healthy again? It looked great in March and now it looks like this.
Thank you!
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Shrub, how do I get this plant healthy again? It looked great in March and now it looks like this. #929911
Asked April 28, 2026, 1:23 PM EDT
Shrub question,how do I get this plant healthy again? It looked great in March and now it looks like this.
Thank you!
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thank you for reaching out.
Evergreen’s do get this kind of winter burn when it’s dry and they’re not getting the moisture that they need. You can try using a product for evergreens-something like miracid and water it with that and follow the label instructions. I would say water it really good maybe once a week with that acid product and see if that would help. If it’s not too bad you could cut out the dead part of the shrub.
This year be sure to water up until the ground freezes and again next spring especially if we have a dry winter like this year. You may possibly save this shrub, but it will depend on just how badly it’s hurt. Good luck!
