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Handling Frost-Damaged Royal Empress Trees

Situation

15-inch royal empress trees lost new growth to spring frost. Only basal shoots remain.

Action

Do not cut trunks yet. Wait for new growth to identify live wood.
Select strongest shoot as new leader; remove others and dead wood later.

Key Takeaway

Patience prevents removing viable tissue. Let the tree show you what's alive before pruning.

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