Which part is the dry branch? I am assuming that would be the main branch in the middle from where the dark brown begins? I believe my zone is......
Here is a picture...i hope this works. In the picture it is top to bottom. The bottom has nice leaves and the top is bare.
I have a Japanese Maple that is in it's 3rd year. This year the tree has leaves on half of the tree. They are nice firm leaves, but none the less...