So sorry to hear the news! If you graft perhaps you can plant a rootstock from one of the natives you found. I would be happy to send you Illinois Everbearing scions in spring if you have a rootstock. Having a tree on your property where you have control is your best bet. I do hope this one grows back, but just in case perhaps you should plan on an alternative. I could graft one for you on my rootstock and ship it to you next fall bareroot once dormant if you decide you want to plant one where only you can care for it. Just let me know!
Dennis
Kent, Wa
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