In message , david keel
writes
I had a lovely large bush very healthy approx 5ft tall. I pruned it to
about 3ft
in mid august and it has withered. Looks dead but there is green pith
under the bark. Is there hope of recovery or have I done it in ?

I had to hard prune mine this spring (roots as well) and after a pause
it has come back quite strongly. I'd wait.

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dave @ stejonda