I know the usual answer to when we're supposed to do this is after it hardens off, but this maple I have has just exploded with so much growth, I'm afraid it's shading out the lower shoots too much.
I think the leaves are starting to harden, they feel harder than the newer leaves and are darker green, but there's definitely more shoots extending in places still.
Is it OK to cut off every other leaf in some places to let light in, or should I just wait it out. I can't believe how much these new shoots have thickened already.
I think the leaves are starting to harden, they feel harder than the newer leaves and are darker green, but there's definitely more shoots extending in places still.
Is it OK to cut off every other leaf in some places to let light in, or should I just wait it out. I can't believe how much these new shoots have thickened already.