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  • dtpalethorpeAEpkwf1ydtpalethorpeAEpkwf1y Posts: 21
    What would you suggest 
  • dtpalethorpeAEpkwf1ydtpalethorpeAEpkwf1y Posts: 21
    Would you leave as is and see where the new growth comes from or take all dead wood off 
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    The priority is to see if it's getting enough water.  Move the slate away and see what the soil is like underneath. You can sort the dead branches later 
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • dtpalethorpeAEpkwf1ydtpalethorpeAEpkwf1y Posts: 21
    OK just checked The soil and is wet or damp to the touch I honestly think it wasn't getting enough water when I had it in the pot as on the trunk there is some splitting like little cracks

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Keep it well watered and be patient, then. Some buds will appear, but they might be on the trunk. You'll have to decide if you want to keep them. 
    Don't worry about pruning until the live branches show a few leaves.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • dtpalethorpeAEpkwf1ydtpalethorpeAEpkwf1y Posts: 21
    Nice one thanks might give it a real deep water tonight then what would you suggest maybe 2/3 times a week maybe 
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    A bucket of water at least twice a week I'd say but you should feel the soil to test for dryness or overwatering  and bear in mind the weather too 
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • dtpalethorpeAEpkwf1ydtpalethorpeAEpkwf1y Posts: 21
    Ok so the main tree is dead now but i have new growth i think at the base which is looking good what is best to do, cut old tree wood down to soil level and let the new growth grow, also how do i make it into a topiary tree 
  • dtpalethorpeAEpkwf1ydtpalethorpeAEpkwf1y Posts: 21

    Do i need to cut all side shoots off as they grow and gust leave the top 
  • dtpalethorpeAEpkwf1ydtpalethorpeAEpkwf1y Posts: 21
    Their are 2 main shoots i could plait them together if i knew how 
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