OK. My Icebreaker is dropping some needles. Not enough for me to go crazy bit I spent *alot* on this 5G specimen

This week would be it's 2nd bout in a heat wave.

Soil drains well and moisture levels are good.

I just noticed this yesterday, where less than a handful had some brown needles. I just brushed/ran my hand through them to remove them. Today, either I missed one , but I spied one with some brown needles as well....We'll see if it progresses.

Anyhow, looking for some words of wisdom here. Is it just heat and 1st year planting.....

A brief google says Icebreaker in general does not drop needles..