Frank Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 hi allI have what looks like a hazelnut tree (five altogether) they have thin branches and at the top it appears to have what look like the pod (open) that a nut would fall from. My question is, how do I prune them. There doesn't appear to be 'new growth'buds anywhere on the trees just what look like 'dead' buds which were there last year. Do I just pull off the pods or do I give them a good cut?? I don't want to 'go mad' as the fruits all seem to be at the top with nothing below. I know this is all a bit wooly and vaguish, but I hope my description will help someone know what it is I am on about!!! All my other trees are showing new growth, so I am wondering if these trees have a 'lifespan' which would account for there being no new growth, having said that, they don't look dead either! Failing all else, I could try the local horticulturist with my well worn dictionary and translation books! I look forward to any replies of help.Thanks in advancekimberleychadeniers 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 You have what I thisnk are Hibiscus bushes. We have them in our garden and I thought they were small hazel nut tres at first. They will produce wonderful flowers in the summer. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hibiscus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 10, 2006 Author Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Peter, thanks for your reply, I have had a look at the site and your not wrong, it looks like it is an hibiscus, problem now is, I couldn't find how to prune it. What did you doi with yours?? Mine are about 1-1.5 mtr tall, quite spindly, no leaves or buds, just loads of pods at the top of all the very long branches. I am tempted to cut about half way down, but don't know if this will kill the plant or encourage some growth, any suggestions?? Thanks in advanceKimberley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris pp Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 They don't need a lot of pruning; just clip back the twiggy stuff a bit, but if you want to do further you don't need to be to fussy with them they will take some fairly brutal treatment. If left alone they will grow into a large shrubby bush, take your pick, it's what you want to end up with.Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted February 10, 2006 Share Posted February 10, 2006 As Chris said, if youl leave them they will become large shrubs. I pruned mine back by about 2/3rds on each "twig". Don't be afraid, they will come back and produce wonderful flowers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Thanks guys, will have a go this weekend[:D]KimberleyChadeniers 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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