What is this tree and how do I trim it?
Andrew Filice
4 years ago
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Lil S
4 years agoAndrew Filice
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what is this plant? how do I trim?
Comments (12)I would stick them in until I hit bottom. You've got plenty of material there, that would devote the entire submerged length to possible roots. Below is a propagated tip, (differently striped leaves, but same plant,) after being unpotted. Dracaenas can make extensive root systems. For the "naked" piece of trunk, just be sure it's in the same direction in which it was growing. In the future, you could rotate the plant more often to keep it from leaning toward the light but I don't blame you for letting it lean the way it is in the pic. I bet it's really cool to walk under your tree, and it certainly has space to sprawl there, and seems to fit really well, pretty cool. ...and good luck with your move! The timing of this could be somewhat tricky. How are you moving this plant? It might be best to do this as "last minute" as possible, so in case there's any shifting, there won't be tiny new roots being damaged. Tough call though, I'm sure. What shouldn't be done last minute when moving, right?...See MoreHow to trim/or do I trim?
Comments (2)No, it is ok - no need to trim for a long, long time. Adeniums bloom best when pot-bound....See MoreWHAT is this and how do I trim it down? Help please!
Comments (3)Is that a privet hedge (Missouri Botanical Gardens, click)? You can do a Google search for more photos to help with ID. I've only had to deal with a privet for a short time at another residence, Beth. The boxwood that you might prefer isn't as hardy as privet (so don't go thinking that you can gain that "manicured" look :o). As I say, I have little experience but maybe someone can do a better ID with care recommendations. Here's This Old House on privets: https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/privet-hedge Steve...See MoreWhat are these bushes and how do I trim them?
Comments (6)first is a purple smoke bush ... when you find the latin names of each ... take it to a search engine.. and add RENOVATION PRUNING OF [insert latin name here] .... how to do it.. really doesnt change per plant ... except for timing ... if a plant blooms.. and you prune at the wrong time.. you may cut off next years blooms .. but they will return in the future ... to my eye ... none of them are pruned by giving them a hair cut .... done right ... except for the purple one.. the rest of the pix are pretty far away ... but the peeps here have IDd on less .. sometimes even when the pic is forgotten .. lol ... ken note the latin name ... and then note how big these things can get .... https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Cotinus+coggygria+%27Royal+Purple%27&t=ffcm&iax=images&ia=images https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Cotinus+coggygria+%27Royal+Purple%27+renovation+pruning%2F%3B&t=ffcm&ia=web...See MoreAndrew Filice
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