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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    February 1, 2019
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    If the freeze lasted more than a day or two, the branch may have died. Often an injured plant will push out new leaves in a few weeks. I would fertilize it lightly - about half the usual strength - and wait to see what happens when temps return to normal. Tips of branches are most at risk and you may need to trim them back. If you scratch the bark gently, you should see green underneath it. This thin green ring just under the bark is where all the water and nutrients flow. The center of a young branch should be white or off-white. If it isn't, and there is no green ring, the branch is dead at that point. Keep cutting back until you reach healthy-looking ring and pith (center). There are several plants commonly referred to as bottlebrush. I assumed that you are referring to Callistemon.

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    drtreelove on
    February 18, 2019
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    bottle brush
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    drtreelove on
    February 18, 2019
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    I believe that your plant/tree is a "bottle brush". More specifically I think its a weeping bottle brush, Callistemon viminalis.

    You will know for sure soon enough when those flower buds open and display this plants unique beauty.

    https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/callistemon-viminalis

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 26, 2019
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    Frost will not damage the plant. This shrub needs to be pruned correctly in spring, once the weather remains above freezing. This article will guide you on correct pruning of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/bottlebrush/pruning-bottlebrush-plants.htm

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    drtreelove on
    March 3, 2019
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    Yes it's possible to water and fertilize to cultivate the new shoot. But be aware that if it originates from the same unstable root system it may become unstable in time as well.

    Without a photo it's hard to visualize what you mean by "the root isn't steady in the ground". Or why exactly it is dying. Is the plant wind-blown and uprooted? Are you watering adequately? You may need to work on establishing stability with staking of the plant, soil improvement and water management, before you can hope for any plant to grow well.

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    MichiganDot on
    March 6, 2019
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    Temporary cold may kill leaves but not the tree. It is hardier and has a sturdy root system that is protected from cold, above-ground air. Small twigs may die. You can check by lightly scratching the bark. If there is a nice green layer under it, that's great. If it is medium brown, it's dead. Trim off dead twigs and brown leaves. You will soon see new leaf buds. I would give your tree some nitrogen to help it deal with this setback.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 20, 2019
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    These are, typically, regarded as non-toxic to dogs. I wouldn't worry too much about it.

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