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Reviving a Lagging Deodar Cedar

Both trees are same species. The stunted one likely has root issues. Experiment: mix soil conditioner with Milorganite, spread 3′ radius, fork in deeply to improve tilth and nutrition without transplanting. Reassess in a year.

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