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I Live In SE PA And Have Green Giants. How Far Can I Top These And Will They Continue To Grow Taller After Topped

My green giants have been topped and I worry they will not get taller


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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 10/03/2022 @ 9:57 am

It will restrict upward growth, but topping about 20 percent from the top will promote branching. This will make for a slightly thicker specimen, later on.

Here is an article for more information on their, general, care:

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