Hello !! I would definitely cut the dead canes out . Cut the canes back and strip the leaves . If you really wanted to save them , you could try alfalfa tea in a month or so and that usually helps revive some roses . But , if you are in California, nursery’s are getting in such lovely bare roots now , I would probably just replace. I just saw such beautiful ones at Walter Andersen’s for only $45 each .

Thank you, i am leaning towards replacing them too. There. are three ancient Chrysler Imperial tree roses nearby that are doing really well so thinking of that. Just want to give them a chance, the old boys have been here a long time.

Good for you, Mrs Teakettle. That is, if you go the revival route. This throwaway culture has really risen to the fore among millennial types. Resist replacement.

I hardly think there’s anything wrong with replacing something that dosnt bring joy and wasn’t even selected by her. And if it’s gnarled and only has 3 canes producing I bet it dosnt look exactly amazing either .

I think the tree roses don’t have as long a life expectancy as other roses .

You can always give it a try for this season and see what happens. If they don't come back to your expectations then you can ditch them. In the mean time do lots of research and see what you might like to have instead.

Yes, cut out all the dead canes. Try and cut them as flush as possible to the graft without injuring the graft. Then any remaining live canes can be trimmed down fairly low to a healthy looking outward facing growth node. Hopefully that will encourage them to branch out some.

Thank you , i am going to see what happens this year. I will give them a shot, pamper them a little and hope for the best.

Good advice! Thank you