Prune out infected branches and fertilize to maintain tree health. Needle Blight causes yellow spots on the needles. The infected needles turn brown and hang on the tree. The spur bearing the needles may be killed. Gather up and destroy fallen needles to kill overwintering disease.
Several rust diseases infect larch.
Alternate hosts are willow, poplar, and birch. In landscapes, larch and an alternate host may be close. Infected needles near the branch tips turn yellow. Disease identification identifies the alternate host for possible removal. This information is for educational purposes only.