Arborvitae Bottom Dieback: Herbicide Suspected

5-ft arborvitae (planted last year) survived NJ winter but bottom 1-2 ft dying. Along 18-inch knee wall, 1-2 ft from wall. Planned community—possible lawn herbicide exposure.

Investigation Steps

Request photo showing line of plants with dead bottoms. Check with maintenance: herbicide name, application timing. Synchronized browning suggests chemical exposure.