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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 28, 2011
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    There is a chance that the animals did not chew all the way through the cambium. If the cambium is intact, the trees have a chance and judging from you description, I would say at least with the fruit trees this may be the case. i would cover the wounds with a paper wrap protection (sold at nurseries) or something else temporary. Do not cover it with a permanent tar or other permanent substance as this can trap disease against the wound and hurt the tree.

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    Nikki on
    February 28, 2014
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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    November 10, 2014
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    If you have room inside, they'll probably do better indoors in some light. They will do well in a cool place protected from freezing temps, but you should add some extra light. You'll probably want to cut them back some; however, if you cut too much, you'll lose some flowers next spring. These articles have more info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/flowering-maple/growing-flowering-maple.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/flowering-maple/growing-flowering-maple.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 17, 2016
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    Abutilon do have a tendency to become leggy and regular pruning can help maintain a nicer shade.
    Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring.
    You can remove or cut back up to 1/3 of each branch, or the plant overall.
    Make the cuts just above a node.
    You can tip prune the branches when they have at least 6 leaves appear.
    You can propagate these tip cuttings.
    Here is a link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/flowering-maple/growing-flowering-maple.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 14, 2016
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    Maintain the plants shape with pinch pruning, do this to maintain shape.
    Overly pruning the plant can reduce flowering.
    Do not shear the plant like a hedge.
    Here is a link with care information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/flowering-maple/growing-flowering-maple.htm

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