This is my olive tree should I take all new bits off and leave the top? Should I do anything with cu

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• Sharon.pritchard121 Posts: 6

  March 2020

  Should I take the new growths off ? Will the top come back?

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• Obelixx Posts: 30,090

  March 2020

  As long as energy is going into those side shoots less will be available for the canopy so I would remove them carefully with my fingers or sharp secateurs and without tearing the bark.  Then it's a case of being patient and waiting to see how the canopy responds.
  
  Try giving it a good drink of water laced with some liquid seaweed or tomato fertiliser and then be patient.   Wait till late May to remove any bare stems from the canopy so you don't risk removing dormant or late viable buds.

  Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
  

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• Sharon.pritchard121 Posts: 6

  March 2020

  Thank you again!

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• Obelixx Posts: 30,090

  March 2020

  Let us know how you get on.  We love feedback.   Hope it does well for you.

  Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
  

  "The price good men (and women) pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men (and women)."

  Plato
  

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