Hi all.
I have several small trees, and today, re potted most of them, as it seems like here in SW Virginia, we are coming out of winter.
I had kept all my out door trees, in a small, shelter, covered in white plastic with a PVC frame. They seem to all be alive, but several dont look to well.
But my question here is this...
My Trident maple has small leaves already putting out, ( about 1/2".. not quite open yet )
And my Chinese elms, have VERY small leaves sprouting on some branches. These elms, have been left alone for the past couple years, as I try to learn to just keep them alive, so they are spindly, wirery and have a ton of small branches, more like a small bush then a tree.
My plan was to cut these back hard towards the trunk, but the growth started surprising me.
So, I am trying to figure out if the structural pruning time is past, or if I can still cut back hard and they will sprout new growth.
I will take a few pics, I also included my Sekka Hinoki, which for some reason, is pale green on one side, and dark green on the other.. dying? I think so...
Any advice would be helpful.
Thanks in advance.