dwarf mugo pine tree

Question

dwarf mugo pine: Stems look white, which does not rub off. Also some browning of inter stems. Is this a fungus or disease or natural to the pine? Thank you.

Answer 1

Without an image, I believe you may have a Pine Scale infestation.

Here are some links with more information.

http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/pine-needle-scale
http://msue.anr.msu.edu/uploads/files/e2812.pdf