Pines, such as white pine or scots pine retain their needles.
19+ Pine Tree Turning Brown And Losing Needles. Examine the environment around the pine. The bands and spots eventually turn brown.
Winter Drying Is A Likely Cause Of Brown Pine Needles Extension from extension.colostate.edu
If the tree loses too many, it won't be able to survive. When infected, the tree will show less vigorous needle development and yellowing or browning of newer needles. Pines, such as white pine or scots pine retain their needles.
Pine needles may turn brown and fall off as a result of pollution.
Tip moths and various beetles will gird twigs killing them as well. Lots of peoples hair change color. I hope not just one straight out of the bag from a our norfolk is now turning yellow, then brown and losing it's leaves/needles. If the tree loses too many, it won't be able to survive.
