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Ceanothus hates pruning and is a short lived plant anyway. I would suggest removing it and replacing.
Agree with what Stuart says.. have lost one myself and also been called to a client who thought their last gardener had killed their Ceanothus thru bad pruning.
They seem to rot out in the root plate at that size IME - replace, a good sized one can be had for under £30
Remind your customer that gardens are ever evolving and the death of one thing can make room for something new....which hopefully you can source and make a bit of profit on!
Hi Darren
Ceanothus are one of those plants that always make me slightly nervous! I too would replace but if your customer finds the idea too hard, cover all bases by pruning etc but plant a new version now on the bare side to help take over and fill the gap. If the original then gives up the ghost, you can train a Clem up it. Just a thought.
Hi Darren
Did we save this ceonothus? :-0)
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Yes, well kind of... It's still in the same position as in the photo but has flowered beautifully, despite some bark damage. The photo does make it look like it is obscuring half the house but it's not quite that bad. The owner is quite attached to it so I think it will end up staying there for the immediate future anyway.<br />
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Thanks for all your advice everyone.
I would use two cable rawlpulgged into the top of the wall provided that the wall is strong enough. Another option would be to drive in, really deep, a metal post. Use a big bar first.
You can explain to the client that it may not work but that you are doing everything to save it.