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Pony tail palms damaged in Hurricane Harvey

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

I have two ponytails that had branches snapped off in Hurricane Harvey, South Texas. I cut back each one cleanly. in less than 2 weeks shoots began to appear in a circle around each branch. I need to get an idea of how to handle that. I think if the shoots are allowed to develop, they might be too heavy for the branch on which they grow. I removed several entire branches, and

I probably will remove more, but I need advice. They are very healthy and prolific trees. What do you think? There is so much new growth, I want to keep the trees from becoming a cluttered mess.

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stanofh 10a Hayward,Ca S.F. bay area
8 years ago
You could wholly remove the inner growing trio of branches,at least the lower two. It would allow the open look. Also- those two stubby trunks on the far left? Take those out,cut flush with the base.

Everybody has a different style..so that's just my ways.
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