Improving - slowly.

        I have to admit it predates Alice's departure, but no idea by how long; it could be pre-Blip.  For a long LONG time it was under-watered/neglected. 
       Then, last year it stood out and noticeably "enbettered" but not by much.  This year it took a step back and dropped about half its leaves. NOT a clue why, past last-frost and NO drought.
       Another THEN - it started to flourish - AND - as I was short on shots why not give it a Taran TARRAH!  and a flourish.  I'm considering removal of obviously dead wood. Await further developments.