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How can we save this ceanothus?

This blew down about a month ago and was literally lying on the lawn.  We managed to lift it, prop and tie it up back close to its original position.  But a week later, during some more winds it moved to its current position.  It is tied to the conifer as well as the props.  The customer loves it and doesn't want to lose it.

All I can think of is to cut it hard back on the left and front and encorage new growth to the right to balance it out.

Any better suggestions?

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  • PRO

    Ceanothus hates pruning and is a short lived plant anyway. I would suggest removing it and replacing.

  • Agree with what Stuart says.. have lost one myself and also been called to a client who thought their last gardener had killed their Ceanothus thru bad pruning.

  • They seem to rot out in the root plate at that size IME - replace, a good sized one can be had for under £30

  • If they really want to save it, how about using eyes in the wall with guide wires to a tree tie? Just use something around the tree which won't chafe the bark
  • PRO
    You can hard prune Ceanothus but generally only the deciduous varieties, and as this is the evergreen one then I agree with all other comments - it's time for this one to go!

    Remind your customer that gardens are ever evolving and the death of one thing can make room for something new....which hopefully you can source and make a bit of profit on!
  • PRO
    Thanks all, back there this week so will see what customer says.
  • Hi Darren

    Ceanothus are one of those plants that always make me slightly nervous!  I too would replace but if your customer finds the idea too hard, cover all bases by pruning etc but plant a new version now on the bare side to help take over and fill the gap.  If the original then gives up the ghost, you can train a Clem up it.  Just a thought.  

  • PRO

    Hi Darren

    Did we save this ceonothus? :-0)

    • PRO
      Hi Phil<br />
      <br />
      Yes, well kind of... It's still in the same position as in the photo but has flowered beautifully, despite some bark damage. The photo does make it look like it is obscuring half the house but it's not quite that bad. The owner is quite attached to it so I think it will end up staying there for the immediate future anyway.<br />
      <br />
      Thanks for all your advice everyone.
  • I would use two cable rawlpulgged into the top of the wall provided that the wall is strong enough.  Another option would be to drive in, really deep, a metal post.  Use a big bar first.

    You can explain to the client that it may not work but that you are doing everything to save it.

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