outflow wind damaged hebe

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  1. shoshe

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    My hedgerow of patty`s purple hebe looks terrible now that the snow has melted off.They are 3 years in this spot and I`d really like to save them.Will the brown leaves drop and re-sprout from the stems?Or is a more drastic pruning required?There is green in the main stems but the tips are floppy and waterlogged.
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Cut back in spring if still alive. Do nothing now.

    Many hebes are not very hardy.
     
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    Thanks for the advice,Ron.It`s not looking too hopeful now.The bark is peeling off to reveal significant tissue damage.The stumps are still alive though.
     
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