Question: The tops of my Blue Spruce tree turned thin and curly, then brown and the needles have now fallen off.  How do I heal this tree? Answer: Rebecca Long, Sustainable Agriculture and Horticulture Professional Unfortunately, your spruce has been attacked by White Pine Weevil. This Penn State publication also has good photos. The good news is that read more How do you help a Blue Spruce that has needles that have turned brown and fallen off?