Diagnosing "Rusted" Pine: Gall Rust vs. Death

Two Meanings of "Rusted"

Pine tree "rusted after a year." Could be:

Pine Gall Rust: Disease on hard pines (Austrian, black). Treat with fungicide + pruning.
Whole Tree Rust Brown: Tree is dead. Replace.

Describe pattern: localized galls on branches? Or entire canopy brown? Photos help. Gall rust is manageable; death is final.

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