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Fuchsia 'Tree' - 11 foot approx.

goferyddgoferydd Posts: 3
in Problem solving
I have recently moved into a house with a large overgrown garden. There are several tree-like fuchsias, which have a long, slim, wilting trunk and a clump of healthy leaves and flowers on the top.
Do I just cut it down and remove the roots or is there a chance of cutting down and regrowth?

Lynne
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Most fuchsias respond well to being cut hard back and will shoot again from the base.  Can we see a photo of your pants please ... we might be able to identify the type  and make some suggestions as to your options. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited June 2018
    Dear Dove, one can take a warm welcome a little too far. Do we really need to see a picture of Lynne's pants, straight off the bat? She might what kind garden lovers we are. Let's get to know each other and have a few drinks first. 


  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    oops

     
    lol

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Thanks for not editing x
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It'd be a shame to spoil the fun 



    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053
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    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    edited June 2018
    goferydd  welcome to the group - apols for the antics. Do you want to keep the tree or are you trying to get rid of it?
  • goferyddgoferydd Posts: 3
    I would like to keep it but only if it can be taken down to a sensible height...
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    photos would help, for sure
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Agree about a photo, I have huge fuchsia bushes here, they are cut right down almost to the ground every March. 
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

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