Chrispook's Garden

Salix Flamingo

Genus: Salix.

Bought from Bricostore. To be planted in front pink bed. March 14 2008.

9 Sep, 2008
Hi Chrispook,
Yes, they need to be pruned from the early stages, not until after leaf fall, shape the tree carefully so that it will grow into a nice shape later.
Chrispook
9 Sep, 2008
What about the non standard ones?
doctorbob1
Follow the same instructions. Be harder on the thicker fonds and cut less off the thinner ones.
To get a better shape bend the larger fonds (tie them down with a weight or peg) out level with the smaller ones, then the hormone auxin will reach all the tips at the same time.
Remove the ties and w

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Due about 16 years ago:

Prune salyx flamingo

Hi Chrispook,
Yes, they need to be pruned from the early stages, not until after leaf fall, shape the tree carefully so that it will grow into a nice shape later.

What about the non standard ones?
doctorbob1

Follow the same instructions. Be harder on the thicker fonds and cut less off the thinner ones.
To get a better shape bend the larger fonds (tie them down with a weight or peg) out level with the smaller ones, then the hormone auxin will reach all the tips at the same time.
Remove the ties and w