Worth saving?

[jbcarter133]

I have 4 or 5 bushes that are falling due to 16" of snow in one day. They are about 10 ft tall and extremely heavy. Some are slightly uprooted. Is it worth finding a way to pull them back up and staking them in hopes they will repair themselves? I'd like to save them if possible. If I can bring them back up, what is the best way to secure them, and with what product? I've seen the duckbill anchor system. Is it worth the cost? They are so heavy 2 strong men could only lift them about 6". The bottom branches are at least 6" in diameter, maybe more.

 

[Ted Jenkins]

That happens a lot here when we have heavy snow. The most effective way that I have used seen is to some what build a teepee around bush. It does not take long and pretty secure. About 16 to 18'' down from top use 2 x 4s or what ever material you have. Strap top with twine string or tape and stake bottom of braces if you think you need to. Remove when snow forecast are gone. Thanks

 

[Raintree]

I'm thinking this is a juniper hedge. Drive side has been scalped making them top heavy and unsightly. Trying to rejuvenate them by drop crotch pruning and bracing uprooting plants is laborious. Smart money would remove and replace.

 

[BraschBros]

I have saved trees like this in the past but it’s a lot of work and most often it happens again unless you do some serious trimming and secure them well. If it is worth it to you to put in the work then go for it, it is possible. However if it were me I would remove them.