my tree hasn't leaved out yet. It is full of buds but the tiny branches are dead. In the treetop there is about 3 leaves. Here is a pic of the tree. Is it dying?
Could you tell us what kind of tree it is? From all the small branches, it almost looks like a shrub.
Oh that does not look promising MsKitty. It is a sight I am seeing a lot in my area the past 2 years, and in my case it is Ash trees that have become victim to the Emerald Ash Borer. You may want to check with your city to see which pests/diseases are prevalent in your area.
It does look sad, especially as I can see the other trees in the neighborhood are already leafed out.