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title: "We had a storm the other day and one of our main branches on our…"
description: "We had a storm the other day and one of our main branches on our little lime hydrangea tree broke. What’s my best option? Any chance I could tape the branch up…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/CQDcNKuFT2eBWinfsTKHmQ/9RtUEUo52YyvmOYVgHcsYN"
community: "Gardening and Outdoor"
author: "Lgroener"
published: "2025-05-23T01:42:28.542143Z"
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# We had a storm the other day and one of our main branches on our…

_Posted by Lgroener on 2025-05-23_

We had a storm the other day and one of our main branches on our little lime hydrangea tree broke. What’s my best option? Any chance I could tape the branch up and it might heal? The leaves aren’t wilting after 3 days. Or might I be able to propagate it if I snip it?? Any advice is appreciated!

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## 3 comments

### Maria commented on 2025-05-23

I would cut that off. Then the tree can focus its energy on healing. It’s hard to tell without seeing the whole tree but personally I would clip it.

#### Lgroener replied on 2025-05-23

Do you know if there’s any way to propagate from the branch?

### Maria commented on 2025-05-23

That couldn’t tell you from just this picture but you should be able to as long as you do it correctly. Google it with all the info you have. I’d try it it can’t hurt. Do it with a branch that hasn’t bloomed or flowered yet. And remove the lower leaves. Just have it be 4-6 inches with all lower leaves removed

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