Hi folks, my pride and joy, Elizabeth Taylor, is very full with beautiful leaves but is leaning sooo badly. I chopped her about a year ago and a new branch formed, but she has now branched out massively and needs a stake to not fall over.
I am thinking of a major chop in the spring, like chopping into multiple little babies to try to have mini Elizabeth Taylors. She's at a south-facing window and I move her before the heater comes on, to try to make her as comfy as possible.
by lucky_lissie14
3 Comments
I would
At the very least fut up the top half in future pinch the bud on the top branch to avoid it taking over and thus happening again.
Honestly, I’d do it now! That tree is nice and healthy and the sooner you cut it, the sooner it can start growing some new branches!
If it were my tree, I’d cut it back so just those lowest 3 or 4 leaves remain. Most likely you will get several new branches near the cut point.
You also won’t need the stake to hold up the tree after you prune it!