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How to prune Savannah holly to standard form and tall
Posted on 5/19/19 at 11:59 am
Posted on 5/19/19 at 11:59 am
Do I just cut all light green new growth of and leave the top?
The trunk is already about 12 inches tall before branches start. Hard to see in the picture.
![](https://i.imgur.com/01qUhLQ.jpg)
The trunk is already about 12 inches tall before branches start. Hard to see in the picture.
![](https://i.imgur.com/01qUhLQ.jpg)
Posted on 5/19/19 at 12:02 pm to pwejr88
You want it to be taller? If so I wouldn’t cut any new growth until its hit the height you want. Trim from the bottom to keep whatever consistent lower canopy height you want as the tree grows
Posted on 5/19/19 at 12:11 pm to pwejr88
If you missed this recent thread, it might be helpful
LINK
As I recall you just planted those trees, if so I’d recommend you wait until the trees become established, maybe next winter before you consider any significant pruning/training. Maximum foliage helps in root establishment.
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As I recall you just planted those trees, if so I’d recommend you wait until the trees become established, maybe next winter before you consider any significant pruning/training. Maximum foliage helps in root establishment.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 12:13 pm to Geauxld Finger
Ok thanks! That’s exactly what I was wondering. I know if you take off growth, the energy is forced to the rest of the tree so I mistakenly thought if cutting new growth off, it would force the tree taller. Because yes, I want these bad boys as tall as I can get them.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 12:14 pm to CrawDude
You’re right and thanks! I’ll check that out.
Looks like I just won’t touch them at all.
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Looks like I just won’t touch them at all.
![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
Posted on 5/19/19 at 12:27 pm to CrawDude
So if I just leave them alone and not touch them, they will get taller, not just bushier?
Posted on 5/19/19 at 2:26 pm to pwejr88
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So if I just leave them alone and not touch them, they will get taller, not just bushier?
The natural form of a Savannah is pyramidal, so if you leave it alone it will grow taller and slightly wider.
Posted on 5/19/19 at 4:16 pm to pwejr88
What Zappas said, so yes taller and wider, in a pyramidal form.
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