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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 12, 2016
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    The Royal Empress tree should have been planted out after danger of frost had passed.
    Remove the leaves and wait and see.
    The roots may have been insulated enough though the issue is that the ground is still likely to cold for any growth.
    Review the guarantee from the grower to see if they will offer you a replacement.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress/worlds-fastest-growing-shade-tree.htm

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    Alisma on
    October 10, 2016
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    I am not sure how well these trunks can recover- they may grow back in some way, but the tree will probably never look the same.

    This tree is known to come back from the roots, so you could cut down the trunks and hope the trees will regrow in this way. With careful pruning they may grow back into beautiful trees. Or you could remove the trees (stump grinding may be necessary) and replant new trees.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 8, 2017
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    Pruning and care information are in the links below.
    A complete cut down would not be recommended.

    https://www.ehow.com/how_5562254_prune-empress-tree.html
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress/worlds-fastest-growing-shade-tree.htm

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    Alisma on
    April 26, 2017
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    It is believed that another tree is needed to pollinate it for seed production, but that the pollen travels far, so that tree could be across town. It will still produce flowers without a pollinator. If you are looking to prevent seed production, there are sterile varieties available that will produce flowers but not viable seed.

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    Alisma on
    April 26, 2017
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    This tree usually flowers at about 3 years old, though this can vary based on how well suited the planting site is to the species.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    August 4, 2017
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    Yes, this should work. Source: http://www.sfgate.com/homeandgarden/article/Propagating-empress-trees-easy-questionable-3226541.php

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 18, 2017
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    They can survive naturally from zones 3 to 8. They appear to be very hardy trees. If you want to take them into the house, and let them get light, and a head start, they would probably benefit from that. Then after the first year, they will survive outdoors. Here is an article that will give you more information on the tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress/worlds-fastest-growing-shade-tree.htm

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