Well, my big hibiscus were frozen and died back to the ground. And a Torch Boug died back to the ground. They're still alive and shooting new growth. They always "die back the the ground". I'm tired of this and not going to put up with it anymore. They die back, I whack, they grow, they freeze etc. etc. etc. No more. They're all coming out. They are all about 20 yrs old, well established and ready for the trash can.... I'm callous, I know, but, just like people, these plants grow old, too. Looking for some other plants/shrubs/ treelets to plant. Love my new Pomegranate, A LOT!