Rising Sun Redbud pruning question
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Newbie question: how do I prune this plum tree (with pics), pls!
Comments (8)Wow, very helpful! Fruitnut, you say to remove the "overly thick" and 20% of the larger branches. I know it's a dumb question, but how do I decide what overly thick and "larger" means? Harvestman, your explanation was definitely helpful! Let me ask this: if I let some of the tall vertical growth keep growing, will those bear fruit? I read that fruit only came on the more horizontal ones, but there appear to be flower buds galore on even the tall, straight, thin ones this year (though last year there were only leaves). And yes, it's grown out of the bottom of the barrel and into the cobblestones! They are 150 year old cobblestones, and there's about 3/4 inch in between each one, so there's room there... I forgot to add one fascinating fact (and question!!). That thick, low branch that grows out the right side there--that's a grafted peach branch! It didn't do too well. TONS of peaches, none of which were edible. They made the branch way too heavy, never got enough sun, the branch is smashing into the fence (and most of the fruit only grew on the end there, and they were diseased. I have NO idea what to do with that!!! Suggestions?? Because of space constraints and b/c it has grown to reach so far out beyond what it can handle in weight, I obviously need to prune it pretty dramatically. But the amt. that I figure I need to prune (to stop it from growing into the fence anymore) would basically cut back all of the vegetation and fruit. Should I do that?? THANK YOU!!!...See MoreCercis canadensis 'Rising Sun'
Comments (54)No one knows for sure as the original source is quite young itself, less than 20 years old I believe and maybe closer to half that. Speaking offline with Arktrees, they capable of vigorous growth typical of a happy redbud so ultimate size may be around the species average but it's all a guess right now. They are also now taking selections from Rising Sun offspring and applying for patents. I found the following patent searching for 'JN2' which is the Rising Sun. John Edit: I read the patent and it was a branch sport on a Rising Sun growing in a field of RS liners, not a seedling that led to this new selection. It's trade name is Solar Eclipse and SoonerPlantFarm has it for sale HERE Here is a link that might be useful: Rising Sun branch sport patent This post was edited by j0nd03 on Tue, Aug 27, 13 at 12:31...See MoreQuestion concerning RedBud pruning
Comments (5)Cercis canadensis is well known for developing very weak, narrow branch crothes. I have many, many of them, and they pretty much all seem to grow that way without proper pruning and training. I agree with avoiding pruning small trees when it comes to most trees, but, with this particular species, I would be tempted to start training fairly early. If you don't there is a good likelihood that your tree will split apart. If the pictured tree were mine, I would cut back whichever part of the fork was not to be the leader and keep it in check. I probably would do this in mid summer. Pruning then discourages rapid, lanky regrowth but also allows what regrowth does occur to harden off before winter....See MoreCan I run an edging near the root flare of a raising sun redbud?
Comments (6)Isn't this a bit too excessive for a tree that needs well drained soil ? https://www.grimmsgardens.com/plant-of-the-week-redbud-the-rising-sun/ How to Water Your Redbud After Planting Newly planted trees need to be watered daily for a few weeks after planting. After you have your tree in the hole, use a garden hose to water it in. Stick the hose into the bottom of the hole from the side, and turn on the water. This will help the soil to settle around the root ball and prevent air pockets. Once the water starts bubbling up out of the hole, move the hose to the other side of the hole and repeat the above step. Turn off the hose and spread soil into the hole where it has settled, until it is at the original soil level. Water your tree once daily with a hose on a trickle for 10 minutes. Do this everyday for 2 weeks when the temperatures are 65 degrees or hotter. After 2 weeks, cut watering back to every 3 days; do this for 2 more weeks. After 2 weeks of watering every 3rd day, cut back to 1 time per week for the rest of the year (through January if the temperatures are above 40 degrees and there is no snow or rainfall). If you get significant rainfall (1″ per day or week) at anytime during the year, do not water during those weeks....See MoreMarie Tulin
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