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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Sep 09, 2008

This is a Morning Glory Bush that I have been growing. It is over 6 ft. tall. But as you can see, it is just one single tall trunk. Can I prune it back to make it bush out more without killing it?

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EmmaGrace Jacksonville, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 09, 2008

HI Becky . . .

Yes, you can cut your plant back.
Be sure to root your cuttings and plant them out too. They root very easily in water.

Emma

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Sep 09, 2008

Emma - Thanks! How far down should I cut it back? It doesn't have any leaves until about 4' from the ground.

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EmmaGrace Jacksonville, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 09, 2008

3' or 4' would be good.
After you cut it back the plant will shoot out more leaves in a very short time.

Emma

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EmmaGrace Jacksonville, TX(Zone 8a) Sep 09, 2008

Becky . . .

Here are a couple of photos of my Ipomoea carnea that I posted on another Thread.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/896573/

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=5479346
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/fp.php?pid=5479361

Emma

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jordankittyjo Bessemer, AL(Zone 8b) Sep 09, 2008

emma, mine is huge but hasn' bloomed yet. it has little buds. is this normal?

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beckygardener (Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a) Sep 10, 2008

Thanks, Emma! I will get out there this weekend and do some major pruning! Yours look great! No blooms on mine either, but if I whack off the top, there won't even be any leaves! Just a stick in the ground! LOL!

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