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Q.bird of paradise- reducing the height

Zone 33647 | CORTEZ.STANDARD added on October 22, 2016 | Answered

We have bird of paradise in my front yard and they are beautiful. The issue that we have is they are now 7 feet tall and blocking the view of the house. Can I cut them back, and if so, where do we cut them?

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Alisma
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on October 23, 2016

Yes, you can prune back your bird of paradise plant. It is best to remove only 1/3 of the branches or of the height of each branch per year to avoid damaging its health. By pruning over several years, you can reduce the height over time.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/bird-of-paradise-pruning.htm

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