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george_koo35

Avocado tree & extreme heat

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

Hi,

i planted an avocado tree in January. Then an intense July heat wave killed the top of an otherwise thriving tree. The nursery recommended I cut the dead parts of the tree which I did. I cut the main trunk down to where the leaves were still growing. Pic attached. Is this fine or will it grow funky as the main trunk is now missing. Thanks in advance. - George


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