What people keep running into with pruning
Complaints tagged pruning, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 16 people · 4 forums we read
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- 8Why do crape myrtles look so ugly after severe pruning?Severe pruning, or crape murder, triggers a cycle of weak, leggy shoot growth that forces property owners to keep chopping the tree year after year. Once a tree is cut this way, it permanently alters its natural shape and locks you into endless maintenance just to keep it from looking diseased.
- 6Can you cut overgrown shrubs below the window line without killing them?Older, neglected shrubs can be cut drastically below the window line before spring growth starts, provided the species tolerates heavy pruning. This heavy cut allows the bushes to grow back in full and block fewer windows without requiring you to rip them out entirely.
- 2How to prune a bush-like citrus tree into an upright tree shapeTraining a low, wide citrus bush into a tree requires cutting back and selecting specific branches over multiple seasons to encourage a straighter, upright structure. Without knowing which branches to remove or when to trim them, gardeners risk damaging the plant or failing to achieve the desired tree form.
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