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Posted by Data on May 7, 2007, 4:28 am
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> > I have a grand old forsythia in my front yard as part of a large shrub
> > garden. It's 25 years old, and is now about a 12 foot radius
> > hemisphere. The problem is, it's getting so overgrown and "worn out"
> > that there is little new growth or bloom on it. I did some small
> > pruning two years ago which helped a little, but I think it's time for
> > something more drastic. And since pruning time is coming up, I'm here
> > for advice.
>
> > I know forsythias can take a licking and keep on ticking, so I'm
> > wondering how far I can cut out old growth on this one. It is a very
> > healthy plant with a good solid root system. I "think" I saw a
> > gardening show once that said you can basically cut the whole thing
> > off at a couple of inches above ground and, if the roots are healthy,
> > it will completely regrow as all new vibrant growth. Has anyone ever
> > tried that?
>
> If you really want to be drastic with this Forsythia - and it sounds
> like you need to be - then cut the whole thing back to within say 18in
> of the ground. In around 4-5 weeks it will start to shoot again, and
> then you can better control it in subsequent years. (It will probably
> get back up to around 3 feet during this first year after cutting
> back.)
> There is a pruning guide on here if you need it.www.gardenseeker.com
> Regards
> Data
I was being lazy - here is the full url
http://www.gardenseeker.com/pruning/pruning_shrubs.htm
It is at the bottom of the page.
D
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