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annannasoon Wed 28-Mar-12 17:36:06

I've a mp tree n a pot which should have been planted long ago. It survived and thrived through the winter of 2010/11 but last winter turned brown - new shoots are comng up through the base - should i cut the thing down to the lowest brown branches or let it get on with its own thing?

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wotsamashedupjingl Wed 28-Mar-12 17:55:59

I'd plant it like it is, and leave it until it's established and the new shoots are well developed, before trimming off the brown bits. Give it plenty of water.

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shysal Wed 28-Mar-12 18:56:09

I hope you will not be planting it anywhere near the house. If you do, future generations will curse you. I see so many front gardens where all the light is kept from the rooms by a huge, though attractive, tree. In the right setting they are gorgeous. sunshine

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annannasoon Thu 29-Mar-12 13:38:38

Shysal - thats why it never got planted out laziness and reluctance to give the thing its head !
Wotsamashedupjing I'll water it well and keep an eye on it
Thank you both

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