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Post by Louise on Apr 24, 2011 8:33:55 GMT
I bought this plant in early winter, it's settled in beautifully and i need to know how to prune the tree to encourage it to the specific shape shown in the picture below, i took at Wisley a couple of years ago. I'm growing it for the bark and this tree at Wisley, in their courtyard garden, is such a perfect shape (and height) that i'd like to have the same effect here, so any ideas would be most welcome, i had thought of having a tree surgeon here and asking him - which i might still do if necessary, if you think it's needed.   |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 24, 2011 8:41:56 GMT
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Post by Louise on Apr 24, 2011 9:18:07 GMT
Thanks Cherry, good link too  |
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Post by sweetpea on Apr 24, 2011 14:51:26 GMT
it looks to me like the wind has made it grow to the leeward, or possibly the orientation to the sun. I'm no expert but i think it needs encouraging to grow all round a bit more. Sometimes branches can be made to grow in the direction you want them be using string and weights or an elastic type pull in the direction required. (not sure what I'm talking about so I'll quit while ahead :  [/quote] |
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Post by Louise on Apr 24, 2011 15:51:39 GMT
No SP, what looks like the orientation bit is actually where it happened between the nursery and here.
They try and minimise is as much as poss but it's bound to happen when you buy established plants and have them delivered to you.
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Post by merlin on Apr 24, 2011 17:51:37 GMT
It's a corker Louise, good luck with the pruning.
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Post by Cherry on Apr 25, 2011 8:41:10 GMT
I think you need only prune some of the skinny branches off if they are crossing and back if they are where you want them. I will look heavier when the leaves are all there. If you don't want it too tall, you know what to do. Don't pay for an 'expert' as you will probably know the subject better than him. Well, you can read up on it.
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Post by Louise on Apr 25, 2011 10:43:19 GMT
Thanks Cherry.
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Post by steve on Apr 25, 2011 11:49:54 GMT
I do love Prunus and Acers, I could easily make a jungle here ;D
I agree with Cherry just take thin wispy branches off and leave the 4 or 5 you need for that shape to thicken over the years, It does look though that the one you seen at Wisley either branched or had the leader stopped at a lower point...or is the photo of yours taken from nearer the ground?
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Post by Louise on Apr 25, 2011 16:28:38 GMT
The Wisley one had the leader removed, Steve and the leader on mine was removed too. Both pics were taken at my height-level, 5'2"  In garden centres some of the trees have and some haven't had the leader removed, mine came from a local nursery that specialise in established/mature plants so when i placed the order i was able to speak with someone about my specific requirements. Incidently, and of no surprise, the garden centres prices were staggeringly dearer than the price i paid and mine was a good few years older/mature than theirs ! |
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Post by Cherry on Apr 25, 2011 18:29:30 GMT
It sounds like you shopped wisely Louise and you knew what you wanted. Now you know what pruning you require too.
I have just looked out the window and three mole hills have just been dug. I was only out there about 30 mins ago.
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Post by Louise on Apr 25, 2011 18:34:48 GMT
My friend has moles and i've seen what a nuisance they are, Cherry  I always thought they made small holes - they don't though, do they  |
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