My experience has been that this is not always the case. I have
had shefflera branches fail to bud out when all the foliage was
cut off, but usually it works.
Alan Walker
http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org


-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Snipes

Sam,
Schefflera will bud out from where ever you cut, so chop away!
Defoliation will also promote buds to pop in various places. You
can't always count on buds breaking back very far past where you
cut though, so it is best to be sure and cut back to a point
where you want some branching, or even a little farther, and then
work with the new shoots.
Regards,
Roger Snipes, Spokane, WA. USA Zone 5ish

----- Original Message -----
From: "sam crowell"

I have a Schefflera that is starting to show some meager promise.
I am considering cutting off the main stem above a point where it
has several nice side branches. I am curious if I will get new
growth from the cut, or will it just die back? Luckily my design
options will allow me to remove this stem or leave it. Leaving
it will just mean a somewhat unsightly plant for a few more
years.

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