my green maple tree seems to be dying. Top the top branches have no leaves

my green maple tree seems to be dying. Top the top branches have no leaves
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Not dying, this is a natural condition, and in these trees it happens about every forth year.  No need to worry, look for the largest leaves towards the base.  Next year the tree will once again produce leaves all over, and in the forth year, it will once again refuse to produce leaves at the top of the tree. -Birdy
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