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Lorne wrote:

So, dig it up and plant something else. This is a very very sunny area -
south exposure, always hot and dry. Given the location and exposure, are
there other choices that are reasonable considerations?

You could also prune out the bad part and put another one in next to it.
;-)

I frequently take a look at what is doing well in my neighbors' yards,
determine what I like and what would please me aesthetically & then go
to a local nursery and ask a lot of questions. I also love looking
through books at the library for inspiration.