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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comShould I pinch the top of my one apricot seedling stalk to encourage it to branch out? I started an apricot tree from a seed, and it is now four months old and only has one straight stalk with opposite leaves growing from this stalk. This stalk is now about 10 inches tall and I just transplanted it into a larger pot. Since I live in the Midwest with harsh winters, I will have to keep it growing in a pot for quite some time. I envision this stalk reaching the ceiling one day soon, and I need to find a method that will encourage this seedling to develop lateral branching. Thank you.
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1 Comment To "pinching apricot to encourage growth"
#1 Comment By Heather On 01/15/2015 @ 2:48 pm
I would give it some more time. When you pinch that leader, it will force it to grow out, but it may never grow up properly again. I would wait until it gets to a height that you would like it to be, then you can pinch the top to encourage lateral growth if you still feel it needs encouragement.