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Salix Flamingo leaves

craig-brightoncraig-brighton Posts: 3
in Problem solving
Hi there, I hope someone can offer us advice.
We planted a Salix Flamingo last July and lightly pruned in the Spring. The tree is exposed to wind and sun which has swept the top of the tree to one side.
I was hoping the leaves would be longer and brighter by this time and wondered if there is anything I can do to help encourage the white / pink pretty look.
I water every day. Thank you

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  • craig-brightoncraig-brighton Posts: 3
    Just to add we have a small garden but are doing our best. We do have the option to move to the back where it can be more sheltered but this may seem extreme.
  • KT53KT53 Posts: 9,016
    Prune it each Spring to get it to the shape you want.  That will encourage new growth, and it's the new growth which has the best colour.
  • craig-brightoncraig-brighton Posts: 3
    Thanks, sounds like we needed to prune much more. Would it make sense to pinch the end shoots now? 
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