More than 70 percent of these long-lived trees are now dead in many areas of Alaska. Diminishing snowpack due to climate change exposes the yellow cedar’s shallow roots to frigid winter temperatures ...

Given cedars are types of evergreen trees, it can be panic-inducing to see the needles discoloring. Fortunately, not all reasons for your cedar tree turning brown are ones to worry about.

More than 70 percent of these long-lived trees are now dead in many areas of Alaska. Diminishing snowpack due to climate change exposes the yellow cedar’s shallow roots to frigid winter temperatures ...