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Hiw should I treat this?
Lily Pilly
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we have had an enormous amount of snow, we think about 17”
around the centre of the garden are 8 Italian cypress trees. With the weather conditions I was unable to reach that part of the garden until today. My trees are all over with the weight of the prevailing snow fall. They were wrapped in fleece.
We have removed all the snow and they are back up a little.
what now? Do I help them up and support them or do I wait and see how much they come back by themselves I adore these trees and have nurtured them. This is the first year we have planted them and therefore were unable to move them before the weather hit.
Any expert advice much needed
Last edited: 22 January 2018 23:13:10
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A A Milne
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A A Milne
I think the best thing here is patience. If they've already righted themselves a bit, chances are they'l straighten up completely, especially when the sap starts flowing for the spring burst of new growth and cone production.
Meanwhile, brush off any further snowfalls using upward strokes to avoid damaging branches and make sure there is no more excess weight on them.
Keep an eye on them in case you do need to stake them later to help them straighten fully.
Thanks Obelixx, let’s hope there isn’t more snow!
A A Milne