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val189 wrote:

A friend in New England was not home when a bad freeze hit recently.
She say sit's dead. Is there any hope to revive the thing? Any
tips? She is not able to go online - I'm just trying to help her -
said they were very expensive etc.

thanks

I don't know what criteria your friend is using for "it's dead" but she
may be mistaking windburn for dead/dying. I planted 3 of these late this
summer so did some online study time before selecting. My take: Windburn
is a problem with some varieties and with most young specimens. Some
varieties are more resilient against this kind of damage than others. A
windbreak can be used for protection. I've read that burn marks -
browned out areas - will shed but they should fill in again with time.
How well and how fast they fill in, I have no idea.

My guess: Erect a windbreak to protect against further damage and then
"wait and see" when spring comes around.

Will be reading this thread with interest since these are new additions
for me. I'll be learning more along with your friend.

Good luck!
Sharon

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Sharon F