Gardenia, Dead or Not?

One of my potted gardenias got moved and did not get enough water so it became crunchy and brown. My landscaper said that it should come back with water because the main branches are green inside. Should I prune off the dead stuff? Can it be saved?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 04/17/2012 @ 8:29 am

As long as the stems are still green, the plant should regrow. The following articles should be of some help to you:
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