Arborvitae Are Growing Small Brownish Bud-Like Tips

Question From: Brick, New Jersey, United States
Q: My 8 foot high 2 years old Arbivitea trees are growing a brownish round small bud like tip like a tiny tiny dried up rose bud ?

A: Take a few samples into your independent nursery or garden center that sell these shrubs for a positive ID . I believe those are the trees cones. Best And Happy Yardening, Nancy