Why this plant done this

[Philosopherstone]

It's supposed to look like the first picture but it has turned out like the second. I haven't touched it. New build house and it was planted in winter. Neighbours one is perfect. Anything I can do

It’s too late for that. The top is well and truly dead

Honestly, mine looked like that last year

I’d be surprised if it did and didn’t die. I’m not going from the lack of leaves, i’m going from the colour of the bark and lack of shine.

Two of mine recently died. I've ordered s couple more for £11.99 each from here:

plantsmailshop.yougarden.com/item-p-510192/flamingo-willow-salix-hakuro-nishiki-tree