Where in Vegas do you live? If I were you, I'd replace the tree. If you
want, you can let it grow up from the base/roots - let the healthiest
shoot(s) grow and see what it does. Probably won't look as good is it would
have otherwise.

Did you keep the tree well watered? By now it's been 100+ for a while in
Vegas. Your tree has been in trouble for a long time, you just didn't know
it. I lived near Nellis for a while, and in Henderson for several years.
I"ve lost several trees, and by the time I realized the tree was in trouble,
it was too late. Young trees (and mature trees) need regular deep watering
during spring, summer and fall in Vegas, and some water in winter does not
hurt.



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Hi,

A few spring days of 100 degrees
here in Las Vegas caught me off guard,
and has killed the top of my Pepper tree

but it's now sprouting green all around the base

Where should i cut the trunk off at...if at all?
It's a newly planted tree, only about a 1.5" in diameter,
and stands about 10 feet tall.

thanks
waterboy