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how to retard the growth of trees and shrubs
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Posted by nevp queensland (My Page) on Sun, Jun 6, 04 at 1:15
| I have a number of metre high shrubs which I am unable to identify, but I have seen older specimens at about 5 meters high, should these grow to that height they will block out an expansive view, can anyone suggest a way to retard their growth? |
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RE: how to retard the growth of trees and shrubs
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| Sometimes root pruning has a slowing down effect. |
RE: how to retard the growth of trees and shrubs
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| I think you should try and have them identified. You could break off a piece and take to your local nursery, or ask an owner of a 5m specimen. You could also try posting a detailed description of the shrub on this forum. Once you know what they are, you will be able to find out what effect pruning is going to have and then make the decision to either keep them or replace them. |
RE: how to retard the growth of trees and shrubs
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- Posted by sebd VIC Aust (My Page) on
Sat, Jun 26, 04 at 19:11
| I recently had an arborist give me some hints on a weeping birch in the courtyard where a root had gone under our house. His advice was cut the root & reduce the canopy to keep the tree to a manageable size. Regular maintenance may be the best option with the knowledge of the shrub itself. I guess you don't want to destabilise the shrubs with severe root pruning either. You could also post a general message on some of the arborist forums. Good luck |
RE: how to retard the growth of trees and shrubs
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| just give them a trim ... |
RE: how to retard the growth of trees and shrubs
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- Posted by Mrs_B SA Aust (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 1, 04 at 20:14
| I'm with Wombat with the ID. Then if you know they are going to make that height, I'd pull them out now. Replace them with something smaller. Far less maintenance hassle in the end, unless your into continual one or twice a year pruning. |
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