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Old 24-Mar-2008   #8
kcpoole
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Originally Posted by Nicsai
I'd always thought the opposite: I thought that if you prune a rose bush the new branches will grow back thicker and quicker than if you just left it.
I do not know about Roses, but any tree I have tried will slow down

Like I say, go to the local nursery and grab an elcheapo tree ( Trident Maple maybe) and do an experiment as I suggest.

Take some photos before during and after the growing season, post them here so we can have a look

Ken
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