Planting Norfolk Island Pine (tree) Outdoors
karate626
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Norfolk Island Pine height control
Comments (4)Yes, that's the key... you don't want to cut them below their lowest living branches or you risk death. I've had a potted one for 18 years now. It was cut back once about 10 years ago to a height of 2 feet (by accident; it was in transit in the car and overheated so some of the top growth was killed). Its currently 4 1/2 feet tall, so that's 2 1/2 feet in 10 years (or one new whorl ever year and a half). I keep it just happy enough to stay alive and grow slowly but not so happy that its gone bonkers. The unfortunate thing is that its lost the living branches as far up on the trunk as 2 1/2 feet so that's as low as I can cut it the next time I need to. Though, at this rate that won't be for a while....See MoreNorfolk Island Pine - separate multiple stems/browning leaf
Comments (9)It's most likely shock from the root surgery and re-potting that has caused the drooping and discoloration. The largest one probably took the brunt of the damage, so if the others were going to die, I'd expect them to already show symptoms. Just keep them watered deeply and regularly, especially if you're gonna get a freeze. The temps you mentioned should not hurt them. In my experience, Norfolk Pines are usually more hardy than they're given credit for. Just make sure to cover them with a sheet if you're expecting a freeze. It's really just a wait and see at this point. Other than making sure they're well watered and protected from freezing temperatures, there's nothing else to do but hope. This post was edited by Ruffles78 on Mon, Dec 2, 13 at 20:35...See MoreDividing Norfolk Island Pine plant
Comments (1)i suspect it will die... two connected trunks.. means there is one trunk below the connection .. and i doubt you will get a 4 footer to root ... ken...See MoreNorfolk Island Pine as Christmas Tree
Comments (0)Instead of cutting down a holiday tree this year, I'm wondering if I can start using a Norfolk Island pine I've had growing on my deck. It's about 4 years old and has been pot-bound its entire life, but has still made it to about 4-feet tall. I like the idea of using this each year, rather than just throwing out a chopped down tree after the holidays are over. I know Norfolk Island pines are used as indoor trees, but what are the pros/cons? Will it be okay living inside for a month after it's whole life outside? Anything else I should consider? Thanks and happy holidays....See MoreUser
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