Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Problem with my Harry Lauder's Walking Stick, 0 by Beach_Barbie

Beach_Barbie wrote:
I've had this plant for 6 years now, first in a pot, then in the ground. Right now I have it on the West side of the house since it is sensitive to salt spray and I live 2 blocks from the beach. It gets part sun.
The leaf tips have always been burned, but lately they have gotten much worse. We have gotten quite a bit of rain, but I really don't think that's the problem (we have sandy soil). It probably has spider mites, but I can spray for those.
I love this plant and won't want to get rid of it, but if it's always going to look like this, I can give it to friends who live farther from the beach.
Ideas??
I'm posting this in the Carolina Gardening forum also.
Thanks!
Barb