Elaeagnus pungens - Silverberry

[KeithE]

Yes ive noticed
Mines still in trunk and nebari building for at least the first 5 year i think for sure so leave reduction is for later
But i mean defoliation in general improves ramification i tought right?

Yep. My thoughts are that defoliation causes the following flush to be smaller, thus creating tighter internodes (better ramification) as you continue to cut back. Although some growers advise against frequent defoliation (for maples as example) as it can possible weaken them over time. I think Dorian plans on removing a large portion of the current trunk/branching, so I was just being cautious.

 

[defra]

Oops this was not my thread lol

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

@Dorian Fourie
How about an update? Yours should be in bloom right now.

 

[Dorian Fourie]

@Dorian Fourie
How about an update? Yours should be in bloom right now.

Hey Leo. I will have a look at it and update shortly. Thanks for reminding me.