I have a 25' tree that is getting to big. I want to cut 10'-15' out of the top I don't want to kill it, but at the same time I need to reduce the size.
Thanks James
2007-08-10 19:47:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
No you won't kill it. Remember that conifers do not regrow from old wood, so make sure you do not cut the tree at an angle, or you will see the bare stems until the outer foilage grows over and it will look unsightly.
2007-08-10 19:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by Nexus6 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cutting the top off will disfigure the tree for a time, but you can also 'splint' a side branch to create a new top. Of course, you'll be cutting THAT new top off when it reaches over 25', too. What is the need of reducing the size?
2007-08-11 02:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"If I cut the top out of a Conifer tree will I kill it?"
Yes, you will kill the top bit.
You won't kill the bottom bit though... it's still rooted.
Make sure that the wound is sealed properly to avoid any contamination while it regrows and possibly 'shape' the top to stop it having a 'flat' look.
2007-08-11 05:08:42 · answer #3 · answered by Rob K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as there are live branches it should be okay. May look weird. You may find it will go into shock and drop alot of needles. It might look dead for a while. Bu if you continue to care for it you will probably get good new growth.
Think about how it will look when you'r done. Might be ugly.
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2007-08-11 03:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by bahbdorje 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might do it you save the top bit and chuck the bottom bit
you waited til it was 25 feet wow, that's only about 14 years
2007-08-11 02:53:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Naw - it will be fine. Did just that to some here last year and they are growing fine!
2007-08-11 03:03:25 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you will not kill it it will sprout new growth were you cut it as ours has done.
2007-08-11 03:03:16 · answer #7 · answered by ann113599 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋