How to prune a Ficus Lyrata . - Ask Extension
Almost 5' tall trunk and a lower branch off at 6" up trunk..
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How to prune a Ficus Lyrata . #825217
Asked April 11, 2023, 3:57 PM EDT
Almost 5' tall trunk and a lower branch off at 6" up trunk..
Ramsey County Minnesota
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Hello,
I believe from your entry that you are interested in how best to prune your ficus? I am including some weblinks on general recommended pruning techniques for trees, as well as care of ficus lyrata. I’ve also included a link to a similar previous question via the extension website. Pruning of these trees may be helpful to keep it a certain size indoors, or to give it a certain shape based on personal preference. For instance, some may wish a bushier plant whereas others may prefer more of a tall tree-like shape. Whatever your goal, it is recommended to not remove more than about 10% of your tree when pruning. Let us know if you have questions after reviewing the resources below.
https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=b949
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=46029
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=776327
I believe from your entry that you are interested in how best to prune your ficus? I am including some weblinks on general recommended pruning techniques for trees, as well as care of ficus lyrata. I’ve also included a link to a similar previous question via the extension website. Pruning of these trees may be helpful to keep it a certain size indoors, or to give it a certain shape based on personal preference. For instance, some may wish a bushier plant whereas others may prefer more of a tall tree-like shape. Whatever your goal, it is recommended to not remove more than about 10% of your tree when pruning. Let us know if you have questions after reviewing the resources below.
https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=b949
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=46029
https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=776327
