Salix flamingo Pruning
Question:
I recently bought a Salix flamingo the instructions say to prune it several times in the summer starting March or April seems strange for a new tree basically how often should I prune it any tips etc welcomed
Answer:
If you want a consistent supply of vibrant coloured leaves you will need to cut back the shoots of your Salix each year in the spring. You can allow your Salix to grow into a large tree but the variegated vibrant leaves are only produced on the young shoots. You will need to ensure your tree is well watered and general mulch with well rotted farm manure in the early spring will help to retain the moisture in the soil and also realise nutrients to your tree.
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