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Possible Fuchsia tree
Sunnycusack
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We have recently moved into a new house where the previous owner wasn't that skilled in the upkeep of his garden. We have bamboo, an overgrown fuchsia bush, magnolia tree, honeysuckle etc. The bamboo i have planned to separate and transfer along the fence as a screen from the neighbours (still need to find out the type though). The fuchsia bush, however, i have considered cutting back and basically making it a tree (in fact, it's bascially a tree already), but I'm not sure how far to cut it - i love fuchsias and have tried previously to grow one, so would love to make this a success! Any tips/advice would be fantastic!
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I cut my hardy fuchsia back in winter with the hedge trimmer. Seems to take severe pruning well.
If you post some photos of the plants in question, we may hazard a few attempts at IDs
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
You could always attempt to train the fuschia into a 'standard' bush ; keep the thickest vertical or central stem , trim off all others (except the top of course) and then prune the top into whatever shape you want.The same principle as 'standard-roses' commonly offered in garden centres .
If the Fuschia is practically a tree, it's likely to be the Magellanica ones. It's best to prune it next spring.
Is it silly to think I could train the fuchsia tree branches to hang over the decking? Similar to a willow tree for example.
Go for it !!!