Why is my Montgomery Blue Spruce changing colors and loosing needles?

Question

I have one tree and 2 bushes (the bushes are Montgomery Blue spruces and the tree is a Fat Albert). On the two bushes there are full branches that have lost all of their needes (~2-3 branches per bush). The needles on the tree (Fat Albert) are turning yellow at the tips, and some are falling off. These are all new plants from this spring. I live in Chicago, and the climate has been a bit unseasonably dry and warm. I am looking for input as to whether or not this is normal, what are some thoughts as to what can be going on, nd if there are any remedies that can be applied. I appreciate your thoughts in advance.

Answer 1

spider mites.apply insecticide