[Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page

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Margo Hidinger
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thidinger at cox.net

We have a several nadia ficus trees.  One is old and has green going up the trunks, should be cut back the frost bitten stuff or leave it yet.  We also have one we planted last summer - a $1000 tree which is not showing any green on it -- should we cut it back and see if that stimulates anything?  I have noticed around the valley that they are slow coming back.  Our neighbors three year old ficus is just now showing green.  Your suggestions would be appreciated.  I feel too many people have cut them down too quickly.   I just wonder what to do that is best for the tree.  i have given both trees super thrive -- should I try that again?