Plumeria's too tall, when/how to cut it?
txndude
12 years ago
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My Evergreen is Too tall, how do I cut it back?
Comments (6)this was once a cute little babe ... you can see.. whoever planted it.. had no clue.. that being a conifer.. it would NEVER stop growing.. it was improper planted.. at least 10 feet too close to the house .. in reality.. its got to go.. and it would be as simple as cutting it off at ground level ... and treating the stump .. if this were out on the back 5 acres.. sure.. play around with it.. and see if.. in 5 years.. you can renovate it ... but right there... on the front of the house.. it will be an eye sore for years to come get rid of it ... or.. top it.. and see for yourself.. how ugly it will be.. then get rid of it .... lol .. its all to your tolerance .... ken...See MoreCutting Tall Plumeria - how to seal cut?
Comments (2)I have used tree tar, spackle, paint, but the best for me is the cedar tan DAP ALEX PLUS or the brown DAP 230 sealant. These match the plant well, have a anti-mildew agent, and stretch as the plant grows. They both come in caulking tubes that fit into a caulking gun. I use a tongue depressor to spread and smooth the caulk....See MoreHow tall is too tall?
Comments (3)Plumies can grow to about 30 feet. We saw them all over Hawaii, it does take time for the branches to get strong though. Most of the people around here use some sort support system. For cultivars however, it's pretty common to keep them small so they flowers are easy pickings. Either one is fine. We have 8 footers at my inlaws house they are close to the house to keep some of the wind forces from hitting too hard. They don't use anything for support. Good luck...See MoreBest way to store my "too tall" plumeria for winter in my house
Comments (1)It's OK to prune it to a more desirable height now. An added benefit could be multiple branches sprouting from the cut points where you pruned it back... especially now during the height of the growing season (assuming you're in the U.S.A./northern hemisphere) *...and you'd have cuttings to root, too!...See Moreqaguy
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