Dove Tree Dead Except 3 Stims Blooming, Do I Cut All Dead Out?

Question

Has been in ground 3yrs. 8ft tall. Top 4ft dead, several limbs dead.

Answer 1

After doing a bit of research I am thinking you should talk to a certified arborist, since the top of the tree appears to have died. I know that trimming away dead branches is important, but I'm not sure the tree would survive if you were to take away the top four feet of it - that may be way too much pruning for an 8 foot tree. Here are a couple articles that may be helpful, but I recommend contacting someone locally who can take a look at your tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/dove-tree/dove-tree-growing.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htm