And unrestrained top growth will help build a root system
that has been damaged.
Alan
(Dunbrook)

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This may be the first time I have seen this statement
relating to unrestrained top growth, or it may be I never
really let it sink in before.
I know I am overly conscious when pruning of bringing that
growing apex down to size. Now I wonder if I have missed
chances to improve root growth a few times when that was hoped
for.
I'd like to know about this. Does it apply in only this
situation with the Buttonwood or other trees, too?


I don't think there is a generalization to make here. Some trees
may be able to put out leaves up top with few roots. Others will
suffer if you don't keep the top in proportion.

There's at least an equal likelihood that "unrestrained" top
growth will overtax the ability of a damaged root system to
deliver the water and nutrients the top needs to survive. You
would have a tree that wilts easily -- at least.

Buttonwood that can grow in an at least slightly salty
environment may have a different transpiration rate than other
trees.

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Growing
desperate: Pleeeaaassseee . . . DO NOT USE AN APOSTROPHE TO MAKE
A PLURAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

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