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Since Keitt naturally develops an open growth habit with its branches as it ages, could this enhance the "open growing" nature of a Keitt further and cause possible strength issues with these branches ?
My comment had nothing to do with the strength in strong winds (or hurricanes), it had to do with the natural growth habot of a Keitt. Since Keitt naturally has an open spreading growth habit as the tree gets older (and Keitt's branches get rather hefty), will a "double spreading" issue arise since it is spread open now and will want to naturally spread open. Just a thought, no facts or definite determinations at this point.
Looks great. I've also seen this done by hanging various sizes of water bottles from branches, with the wire or string run through pieces of old garden hose to avoid injury to the bark.
Quote from: Guanabanus on May 11, 2012, 12:52:30 AMLooks great. I've also seen this done by hanging various sizes of water bottles from branches, with the wire or string run through pieces of old garden hose to avoid injury to the bark.Har I really like your idea!! Protects the bark and keeps the landscapers from trying to chop my ties. You can tie the bottles high enough to allow the mowers and whackers to go under them! I will try that next time!
Quote from: MarinFla on May 11, 2012, 10:46:41 AMQuote from: Guanabanus on May 11, 2012, 12:52:30 AMLooks great. I've also seen this done by hanging various sizes of water bottles from branches, with the wire or string run through pieces of old garden hose to avoid injury to the bark.Har I really like your idea!! Protects the bark and keeps the landscapers from trying to chop my ties. You can tie the bottles high enough to allow the mowers and whackers to go under them! I will try that next time!Id like to see what my HOA would say with that hanging bottle idea!Marin-your tree is really beautiful, as is your garden.