Why is this happening, and more importantly, is there any hope?
Specialties:ISA Certified Arborist providing consulting in all aspects of tree care for homeowners, HOA's, and organizationsLicensed pesticide applicator providing organic pest control optionsSmall tree, shrub, fruit tree, and crape myrtle pruning and maintenanceVegetable garden design and maintenanceNative garden design and maintenanceNatural area planning and management 5/5(2). Dayton Ward. Enter text. P.O. BoxClarksburg, MD The side shoots are pruned off as the plant grows up, creating a bare main stem.
Once the plant has reached the desired height, the pruning strategy changes and top growth is taken off to promote bushiness and the Dr. Seuss-like ball of growth on top.
May 10, Prune carefully and you can grow a lavender tree or topiary in a container. Give your patio an elegant touch with a lavender tree in a container. Lavender trees go by a host of other names, including lavender topiary or lavender standard.
They typically have a tall, bare wooden stem topped with a ball of gray-green lavender treeleaning.club: Julie Martens Forney. Jun 16, How to Prune Lavender When pruning lavender, it’s important to start out with a sharp, clean set of pruning shears. Wipe down the blades of your pruning shears with rubbing alcohol or bleach to make sure all bacteria and potentially harmful germs are removed from the blades.
The next step for trimming lavender is to prune one-third of the plant. Jun 15, Pruning woody lavender plants is the key to rejuvenating them.
For restorative pruning, be sure to sterilize the pruners by soaking them in a solution of water and denatured alcohol to prevent disease spread. It’s also important that the tool blades are sharp.
Prune these lavender in spring when all frost is finished for the season. The best time to prune lavender is in the early Spring (March/April) or late fall (September/October) which is either before after the flowering season. To be honest aside from pruning, there is not much you can do for woody lavender and you may have to simply pull up the plant and replace it with a new lavender.