That looks like it could be a dwarf weeping cherry. If so, it will soon be covered in beautiful pink blossom! They don't need much in the way of pruning, just cut the ends off of any branches which are growing too far outwards (eg overhanging a path.) You can see that it has been pruned like that before. If it is what I think it is, best to wait until after it has finished flowering before doing any pruning.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
If you look at the trunk it is thickening rather than growing up so I think that's about it for height, just follow other instructions and post us a picture when in full flower then you may get the variety
Thats definitely bamboo, what type, I'm not really sure, but I know from experience that bamboo's can get huge dependant on variety and can be very invasive, they have taken to growing their roots under my house and keep popping up new shoots.
Thats definitely bamboo, what type, I'm not really sure, but I know from experience that bamboo's can get huge dependant on variety and can be very invasive, they have taken to growing their roots under my house and keep popping up new shoots.
Thanks Ryan, What time of the year should i trim this? also do i cut around the edges or take it right back to the center?
Wow Spewy - what an exciting project! The kind of scenario most gardeners would fall over themselves getting their teeth into!
Some brilliant advice on her too, from people much more experienced thatn me - will only add my bit by saying that waiting is the key - you'll be amazed what pops up or comes alive over the next few weeks, which you thought was a goner
As you start identifying, you can then get a feel for what needs pruning and when.
Mature shrubs are a great starting point for a novice gardener, as they can be tough old plants which can take the odd cutter-happy episode without keeling over
Please do keep posting as leaves emerge, so we all can help you more!
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That looks like it could be a dwarf weeping cherry. If so, it will soon be covered in beautiful pink blossom! They don't need much in the way of pruning, just cut the ends off of any branches which are growing too far outwards (eg overhanging a path.) You can see that it has been pruned like that before. If it is what I think it is, best to wait until after it has finished flowering before doing any pruning.
Hi, agree with Bob, looks like a prunus,
Cheers guys, will it get mucg bigger? If yes, is there anyhting i can do to prevent this?
Should look lovely Spewy.
If you look at the trunk it is thickening rather than growing up so I think that's about it for height, just follow other instructions and post us a picture when in full flower then you may get the variety
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Thats definitely bamboo, what type, I'm not really sure, but I know from experience that bamboo's can get huge dependant on variety and can be very invasive, they have taken to growing their roots under my house and keep popping up new shoots.
Thanks Ryan, What time of the year should i trim this? also do i cut around the edges or take it right back to the center?
On the last picture - what are the stems like?
Wow Spewy - what an exciting project! The kind of scenario most gardeners would fall over themselves getting their teeth into!
Some brilliant advice on her too, from people much more experienced thatn me - will only add my bit by saying that waiting is the key - you'll be amazed what pops up or comes alive over the next few weeks, which you thought was a goner
As you start identifying, you can then get a feel for what needs pruning and when.
Mature shrubs are a great starting point for a novice gardener, as they can be tough old plants which can take the odd cutter-happy episode without keeling over
Please do keep posting as leaves emerge, so we all can help you more!