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Choisya and Heath

KarolinaWKarolinaW Posts: 24
in Problem solving
I have a big Choisya in front of the house that doesn't have the best shape and Heath that was growing under Choisya. Now part was Choisya is gone and I'm left big a big whole and very long stems of Heath that is still growing underneath. I don't really know what to do about it, but it's not looking good. I'm also renting this house, so can't do crazy changes.

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  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    If that was mine I would just keep the Choisya and improve its shape with a little pruning after flowering. 
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  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    I would cut off the bit on the right which is splaying on the path. Cut it to near where the new growth is sprouting at the base of the plant (it will start shooting from there). Probably best wait a few weeks until severe frost is less likely. The bit on the left might be salvageable with a light prune.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
  • KarolinaWKarolinaW Posts: 24
    @Loxley do you mean like this?

  • LoxleyLoxley Posts: 5,698
    Yes I think that's what I would do.
    "What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour". 
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