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[IBC] Growing new branches on a trunkchopped ficus.
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06-03-2003, 11:34 PM
Billy M. Rhodes
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[IBC] Growing new branches on a trunkchopped ficus.
In a message dated 3/6/2003 7:07:40 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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Do I need to keep pruning the tip and new leader until there is some
backbudding on a lower portion of the trunk?
You could try pruning the leader as short as possible. But, depending
upon where you live it might be early to worry about a lack of backbudding
lower on the trunk.
Or
Do I have to graft new branches at the preferred locations?
You could try that.
Any other suggestions? What is the common method of developing branches on a
Ficus?
You could try the razor blade method. Made a fairly deep cut in the
bark with a razor blade just above where you want a branch. The cut should
result in a major flow of latex.
Billy on the Florida Space Coast
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