Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: What do you think? , 0 by ardesia

ardesia wrote:
This eucalyptus, Cladocalyx 'Nana' was planted over 12 years ago. I am guessing it is about 30', the house is a 2 story and this tree is a bit taller. This winter we had an unprecedented and extended freeze which did significant damage to a lot of plants and especially this tree. All the older branches on the lower half of the tree have been falling off and new growth is sprouting as they fall. Once before it lost it's leaves to the cold but it has never lost branches.

What do you think? Should I top it and hope it makes it or should I just take the whole thing down. It is unlikely we'll have another winter like the last, we rarely have temps in the 30's much less below but I am cognizant of the fact that the tree is weakened and unlikely to put out enough growth to sustain it for long.

I know it looks terrible now but it was such a magnificent tree before and I am more focused on it's health rather than the looks.