Hi All,
I have a Callistemon that is currently about 4 feet high. All the foliage is at the top, but the bottom 6 inches is the interesting bit. If I chop it right down to no foliage will it manage?
Thanks,
Andrew
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Re: Callistemon chop
Will it manage to what? Live? Yes, they will re-shoot even if cut off at ground level. Make sure that it is healthy first before cutting.
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Re: Callistemon chop
Thanks Hack,
Just remembered I'd posted a pic of it before here:
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=11594&hilit=+calistamon
You can see what I mean by sparse foliage, but the foliage up there is healthy. I'll give it a chop and see what happens.
Cheers,
Andrew
Just remembered I'd posted a pic of it before here:
viewtopic.php?f=55&t=11594&hilit=+calistamon
You can see what I mean by sparse foliage, but the foliage up there is healthy. I'll give it a chop and see what happens.
Cheers,
Andrew
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Re: Callistemon chop
CHOP CHOP CHOP... then stand back, Callistemon shoot like crazy !
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