How to control/maintain Giant Timber
Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 5:36 pm
Hello,
I have an approx 5 year old Giant Timber in my backyard that is approx 30 feet tall with culms about as wide as a beer can. The plant is absolutely beautiful. I don't mind it growing a little bigger/taller but I know in the near future I will have to start reducing the amount culms each year in order to keep overall size in check. My question is: In order to do this, should I simply cut out the oldest culms and let them be replaced by the new shoots that grow each summer? And should I cut out the same number of old ones as the number of new ones? Also, other than cutting out old culm with a reciprocating saw as low as possible to dirt, is there a "better" way to do this?. The problem I have with that technique is that there will always be that "stump" left behind where old culm was cut off. Assuming over years of doing this, most of the "floor" of the plant will be full of old culms. Will this hinder new growth in that area in future seasons? Any insight on other people's techniques on how to control Giant Timber species will be GREATLY appreciated! =)
I have an approx 5 year old Giant Timber in my backyard that is approx 30 feet tall with culms about as wide as a beer can. The plant is absolutely beautiful. I don't mind it growing a little bigger/taller but I know in the near future I will have to start reducing the amount culms each year in order to keep overall size in check. My question is: In order to do this, should I simply cut out the oldest culms and let them be replaced by the new shoots that grow each summer? And should I cut out the same number of old ones as the number of new ones? Also, other than cutting out old culm with a reciprocating saw as low as possible to dirt, is there a "better" way to do this?. The problem I have with that technique is that there will always be that "stump" left behind where old culm was cut off. Assuming over years of doing this, most of the "floor" of the plant will be full of old culms. Will this hinder new growth in that area in future seasons? Any insight on other people's techniques on how to control Giant Timber species will be GREATLY appreciated! =)