Trees, Shrubs and Conifers: Can this shrub be saved?, 1 by greenjay

greenjay wrote:
First of all, I can't even tell what it is, because it has been so horribly mangled by the landscapers (fired at end of season, new company should be much better!). I have been asked to evaluate a bunch of shrubs for saving vs. shovel pruning by the HOA. I can't evaluate, unless I know a) what kind of thing it is and b) is it even worth the effort.

So here's the poor specimen, hanging on to a few last sorta interesting leaves, and some lacecap-style seedheads: