Hawaiian Schefflera Frost Recovery

Saving a Schefflera After a Hard Frost

3-year, 5-ft Schefflera left out in hard frost. Most leaves pruned off; rest look poor. North PA.

Nick: If rootball didn't freeze, it's fine. Frost burn on crown is superficial. Prune dead leaves, wait for regrowth. Don't overwater while healing.

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