Probably. Do you know what kind it was?

Yes, some kinds are cut low early in the year as an annual maintenance routine anyway. Meanwhile keep the slugs off the replacement shoots - if you live where slugs are a problem (indicating geographical location when asking for garden advice here is often a good idea).

Embothrium... live in the Midwest, zone 5b. Kailean...I don't know what kind it is because I just moved in to a different home and was having help clean up the yard when it happened. Thanks for your help.