Dappled Weeping Willow Shrub

Question

Our Dappled Weeping Willow Shrub has dead leaves on a few branches, which I thought was caused by the extreme heat and lack of water. Should I cut these branches off, or will the leaves come back

Answer 1

This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/dappled-willow-problems.htm
It also may need to be pruned. Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/willow/pruning-a-dappled-willow.htm