"Ophelia" wrote in message
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"Spider" wrote in message
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As to "lots of new shoots", I'm wondering if these could be 'water
shoots' (uncharacteristic, straight growths) following a previous
episode of pruning.

I have never pruned those trees that far down, nor have I ever pruned
the cotoneaster, holly or hydrangea ... ever. Yes they all have a
similar growth.

Sorry, Ophelia, I've just realised that I didn't comment on your other
shrubs and tree. Since I've just let dinner boil over, will you forgive
me if I look in again tomorrow?

Oh dear, I am so sorry about your dinner There is nothing to forgive, I
am
grateful you have been giving me so much of your time and tomorrow would
be
wonderful

If they are, you can select some to keep and some
to remove so the crown doesn't get too congested. If they are simply
normal characteristic growths *and* in the right places, then I guess
you're a cheerful rabbit.

I am not sure about the plum and apple. I am suddenly realising some of
those growths might be on root stock (if that is the name of the base).
I must go and check. The other three have no root stock. It seems odd
that I am having the same growth on them all.



This is where a photo would help, if poss. Promise to have another look
tomorrow and fill in anything I missed.

Will do. Thank you

Hydrangea

http://tinypic.com/3ia48q4y

As you can see, the lower part of the trunk is thick with shoots)

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