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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comDisappointed as the tree arrived about a metre in height but the tree top bad been cut to fit in packaging is this tree permanently damaged now? I have planted it anyway but will it grow in height now I know it is a dwarf but wanted more than a metre height.
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1 Comment To "The dwarf crab apple tree Laura i received by mail has been topped to fit in packaging!"
#1 Comment By drtreelove On 10/06/2018 @ 7:23 am
Too bad for such a harsh topping cut, but no it is not permanently damaged and it will spout from the lateral buds and form a new top.
Keep an eye on the branch development at the top and select a vigorous and well formed new central leader to favor as you prune for structural integrity.