A: Happily, no fix is necessary. Many plants show a bronzing of foliage when they’re exposed to cold. Eastern red cedars color this way, and it’s variable from individual plant to plant because they are often seedling-grown as opposed to being identically grown from cuttings. The soil moisture and wind exposure in each individual spot also has a role to play. This color change happens with other species as well, but Eastern red cedars are the one we’re asked this question most often about. Just feed the plants normally this March. They’ll be fine.
Burton specializes in diagnosing and solving plant problems. If you have a question for Burton, please email him at burton@covingtonnursery.com and include photos showing the problem.