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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.
The trunk is already about 12 inches tall before branches start. Hard to see in the picture.
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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
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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.
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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.
Looks like I just won’t touch them at all.
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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