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I have 300 feet of surinam cherry hedge, some new (5 years old) and some very old (25 years old). When the older stuff gets out of control (it's a tree not a hedge plant) I cut it off low. It sprouts all over the place and shows no harm for the chop. I have removed all of the growth above ground and had it grow back no problem.

Keep in mind this is in the ground. I believe you could expect similar results, though less vigorous in a pot or container.

I have a few I am coddling on as bonsai in the future but they are all from seed - I have so many sprout up I started digging the more interesting ones and potting them up. I believe they could make a nice medium sized bonsai as the leaves will reduce in a season.

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There is unrest in the Forest
There is trouble with the trees
For the maples want more sunlight
And the oaks ignore their pleas.

3-Apr-2007	#4
Graydon bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Apr-2006 Location: Lakeland - Florida Country: United States USDA Zone: 9A AHS Heat Zone: 11 Posts: 1,004	I have 300 feet of surinam cherry hedge, some new (5 years old) and some very old (25 years old). When the older stuff gets out of control (it's a tree not a hedge plant) I cut it off low. It sprouts all over the place and shows no harm for the chop. I have removed all of the growth above ground and had it grow back no problem. Keep in mind this is in the ground. I believe you could expect similar results, though less vigorous in a pot or container. I have a few I am coddling on as bonsai in the future but they are all from seed - I have so many sprout up I started digging the more interesting ones and potting them up. I believe they could make a nice medium sized bonsai as the leaves will reduce in a season. __________________ There is unrest in the Forest There is trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas.