I've had this little guy for 2.5 years in the same pot... on the patio outside in Philadelphia.... was doing great. However this early spring... the tree looks pale and dried out.. and the buds seem lifeless. Is this tree dead? My other mini pines have life in their buds... :( The last photo with the statue was taken in late November... the other two were this past week...
As soon as the weather warms up, you will know for sure but if you run your hand along a branch, do all the needles pop off? Are they brittle?
You would have better response if you posted in the tree, shrub and conifer forum
https://davesgarden.com/community/forums/f/tas/all/
