Reviving Neglected Sand Cherry: Plant, Wait, Assess

Current State

2-year pot-bound, defoliated, twigs snapping = likely alive but stressed. Roots may be alive even if top looks dead.

Foliage (even little) feeds roots. Pruning removes energy source. Wait until spring leaf-out.

Sand cherry (Prunus × cistena) is tough. If roots live, it will leaf out spring. Patience is the only tool now.

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