I wish that I could help. I have a blue tip juniper that I noticed yesterday has several browned spots.

Appreciate the response. I'm just stumped. The only person I had out there the first time blamed a lack of water. I'm not convinced of that.

I think mine is also a blue tipped juniper as well unless someone can correct me.

Here is a closer picture. Some branches with dead leaves will bend but there are a few that break off easily. I'm worried this is progressive.

Mine is much smaller than yours, it's in shade and we've only had it for 10 years. Definitely not a watering issue unless it's related to last year's bumper rains.

I am the worst at picture taking but here's what my blue point looks like. The brown spots have grown since I first noticed them a couple of weeks ago and the whole top is taking on a rusty appearance. I need to move it so will try a sunnier location and see how it goes. This was our living Christmas Tree from 2007.

Maybe you can get some expert advice on the Conifer forum.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/conif