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Q.I Have A Blackthorn Growing Next To A 6 Year Plus Tree Should I Remove It As It Growing Up Between The Plug Branches

Zone Woking Surrey | Anonymous added on July 6, 2024 | Answered

Wanting to prune the plum tree this year but not sure how to and now I’ve realised that part of it is actually blackthorn growing side by side. Any advise welcome. Thank you.

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on July 11, 2024

If you can easily move one or the other that would be the best option. Here is how to prune the plum tree:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/plum/plum-tree-pruning.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm

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