Q.How To Repair A Bay Tree Standard That Has Been Damaged On One Side.
I have a 1.5m “lollipop” type bay tree that has been damaged. The ball was formed from two main branches and one snapped off. Tried to graft it back but did not take. Is there anything I can do to reinstate the foliage or is the tree damaged beyond hope? If I cut it all back to the trunk can it grow again? Please see photo provided. Any advice greatly appreciated.

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You can cut off the damaged limb and shape the remaining branch into a ball by pruning. It may take two or three years to shape it, however.
If you cut it back to the trunk you will get sprouts.