Climbing Ivy and Cordyline Plants

Question

Both plants are 8 yrs old and over 7 ft tall. Their leaves have turned brown and dropped off, looking as though they have died. Extremely cold winter, long spells below freezing. Will they recover?

Answer 1

I am sorry to hear about your plants. It is difficult to say for sure if they will recover; however, these articles should help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm