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[IBC] Timing for pruning Ficus Retusa
I have a ficus retusa that I received as an anniversary present from my wife
4 years ago. It has grown out of control ... mainly because she's used the guilt of "You're not going to cut up the tree I GAVE you for our anniversary." and until last year I didn't know what type of ficus it was. I've convinced her that if it's cut back it will bud back and can be shaped to look more tree-like than a bush. Since it's nearing mid August here in northeast Kansas (zone 5) is it too late to cut it back & start growing back before I move it under the lights for winter in late September/early October? Thanks. Bill Neff Topeka, KS ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] Timing for pruning Ficus Retusa
Bill,
You should still have a good 6 weeks of warm weather. So I think cutting back now is still Ok. Jerry Meislik Whitefish Montana USA Zone 4-5 http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/ I have a ficus retusa that I received as an anniversary present from my wife 4 years ago. It has grown out of control ... mainly because she's used the guilt of "You're not going to cut up the tree I GAVE you for our anniversary." and until last year I didn't know what type of ficus it was. I've convinced her that if it's cut back it will bud back and can be shaped to look more tree-like than a bush. Since it's nearing mid August here in northeast Kansas (zone 5) is it too late to cut it back & start growing back before I move it under the lights for winter in late September/early October? Thanks. Bill Neff Topeka, KS ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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