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greengage cultivation
On 16 Nov, 17:55, Janet Tweedy wrote:
In article , Nick Maclaren writes The size depends a lot on the pruning, and perhaps variety. They aren't big trees like Bramleys, and most can be pruned into 6'x6'x8'. But I am no expert. I am worried that pruning is a "no, no" in plums? -- Janet Tweedy Dalmatian Telegraphhttp://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk Heavy pruning cuts are to be avoided - lets in 'silver leaf fungus. I killed a lovely ornamental cherry that way (many years ago when I didn't know any better). Light cuts should be ok especially if done in early summer. Have you considered fan-training for a more compact tree? |
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