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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    March 27, 2017
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    Yes, you can prune your chaste tree now. Pruning it back by about 1/3 of its total size will help it regenerate. Here's how to do it:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-pruning.htm

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    Alisma on
    April 24, 2017
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    The best time to prune a chaste tree is in winter, and they can be cut down to the ground. It's probably best to wait until then, then cut it all back to the ground. That way it will grow back evenly.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-pruning.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 3, 2017
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    Check the stems, do they bend or snap. Branches that snap have died.

    Do a scratch test on the branches. If you see green, it is still alive.
    If you see signs of life, just wait for it to wake up and grow.

    The loss of a tree can sometimes not be explained.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-cultivation.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 10, 2017
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    Review the articles below to access the care and growing conditions.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-cultivation.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-pruning.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 8, 2017
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    Average lifespan is 15 to 20 years.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-cultivation.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 22, 2018
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    Fortunately, chaste trees grow back quickly, and they can be hard pruned, even cut all the way to the ground, and still grow back. However, do check over the pruning job that your HOA did to make sure they did a good job. Cut branches should be cut back either all the way (to where they meet the next branch) or to just above a bud, as described here:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/chaste-tree/chaste-tree-pruning.htm

    This will promote their good health and appearance.

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