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vlc573 Chicago, IL Mar 15, 2006

Hi:

This is my first time for this forum. Problem is, I have an umbrella tree that is about to reach my living room ceiling. How do I cut it down? I would appreciate any advice.

Thanks.

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Nan SW, WI(Zone 4b) Mar 15, 2006

I hope Al's 'in the house'....he can give you specifics, but you can cut this at virtually any height and it will branch and grow where you cut.

Some people have luck rooting the 'top' in water, but I've never been successful with that method.

Would love to see a photo if you're able to get one!

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GrowHappy Nottingham, MD(Zone 7a) Mar 15, 2006

Ditto, Nan. Al's "the man" when it comes to Scheffs and Ficus and bonsai and soil and.....and....well, you get the picture. Oh, Al!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GH

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tapla Bay City, MI(Zone 6a) Mar 16, 2006

VLC - I needn't add anything to what Nan said, it was right on. (Thanks, Nan) ;o)

GH - you're WAY too kind. Thank you. ;o)

Al

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Nan SW, WI(Zone 4b) Mar 16, 2006

GH is right, Al.....youdeman! lol!

Just mannin' the ship while the captain's away....!!

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vlc573 Chicago, IL Mar 19, 2006

Thanks, Nan. Someone said almost the same--cut the top off, and the tree will continue to grow, and set the cut-off part in water or dirt. Thanks also to tapla and grow happy. Who is Al?

Nan, I've got some film left in my Polaroid, will attempt a picture. It's not the prettiest tree in the world.

Thanks again.

vlc573

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