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spiked loosestrife; bending tree branches #751885
Asked May 24, 2021, 5:48 PM EDT
Clackamas County Oregon
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https://www.nwcb.wa.gov/weeds/purple-loosestrife This useful information is from Washington State and is helpful because not only does describe this invasive plant but it suggests other plants that it may be mistaken for with photos.
The other issue of branches bent over after an ice storm is a common problem for certain trees and plants. Some do recover their form but others may not. Without nowledge of the tree in question the sheer weight of the leaved branches prevents it from regaining its previous form. This may be a situation for you to consider careful pruning of that branch or trimming it off entirely. You may want to consider contacting a reputable contractor to do the pruning and they can look ahead to diagnose other branches that may cause future problems.