Konichiwa~! My name is Zalgo and I am here to help you out on this amazing day. According to my knowledge and evidence, I would say that the bush is very well alive. It grows, it provides you an element that you need to survive, and if you cut it down to a size you like, all it will do is grow back up.
I hope that this info helps! :D
"Stay Brainly and stay proud!" - Zalgo
(By the way, do you mind marking me as Brainliest? I'd greatly appreciate it! Arigato~! XP)
