What is this woody-stemmed plant?
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Comments (2)It seems to be Polyscias scutellaria. Rgds...See Moreemarld n gold enonymous shrub, woody masses on stems
Comments (4)i dont understand... you have dealt with the horrible scale problem which is inherent on these plants ... and now you have gall.. but you keep buying the same plant.. at what point to do say.. this plant is not worth it ... i got rid of all my euonomyous .. because of the problems... next time it displeases you.. think about the hundreds of alternatives that are out there.. besides this bigboxstore favorite ... ken...See Morewhat was the verdict on cutting into woody stems?
Comments (3)I have routinely done it Violetta on both type IIs and IIIs and haven't had any issues doing so. I believe that BorS responded in that thread that she had done so also. If you planted the clematis deeper in the ground than it was in its original pot, you should have no issues doing so. If these are relatively new clematis that you purchased and planted recently, that is another reason to do it unless you want to put up with bare legs for the life of the plant....See MoreIs it possible to graft woody stems of itoh peonies?
Comments (2)"My guess is that if a division of an itoh peony is planted sideways in the ground, it will force the entire length of the woody stem to become tuberous, or at least produce roots/tubers from each underground eye." A woody stem may root, but the stem will not become tuberous (different cell structure). You will have greater success with root division and maybe grafting hardened stems (w/buds) onto herbaceous rootstock....See Moremybrownthumbz6
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