Brown is dead. Have you been checking into the rootball 4-6 inches deep to see if it is hydrated?

tj

We live in zone 5 moved a similar size weeping cedar to put our pool in three years ago. It did what yours is doing the first year the second year was better and this year it looks good still not as full or lush, but alive for sure. We were told to not feed right after moving, but to let the tree be. Don’t give up on it for at least another year

If you keep the root area moist, it looks like it prb'ly will survive. Is it supported in any way? A big transplanted tree like that subjected to strong winds might get pushed over....

I had a similar experience when I planted a B&B weeping cedar the last year. It is doing much better this year.

when watering , use hose on a dribbles so it soaks way down

imagine in your mind what it takes for water to get down 18 in.