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Sep 21, Gardenia shrubs can be shaped by pruning into various forms, including a tree silhouette. As tropical flowering perennials, gardenias should be pruned only in the the summer or early fall after flowering for the year has completed.

Inspect your gardenia once a month or so at watering time as part of a maintenance pruning regimen. Mar 16, Gordonia rarely needs pruning. Use: Perfect as a single feature tree to complement Camellias.

The ideal sized tree for small gardens or streetscapes.

Taking the best traits from the parent plants x Gordlinia grandiflora grows more vigorously and has larger flowers than either parent.

Gordonia makes a solid screening plant, or focal point. It is pest, disease and trouble-free. Trees reach m. Prune lower branches if you plan to walk (or drive) underneath it. Text: Linda Ross. It can be grown as a large, multi-stemmed shrub or as a small tree. Pruning during winter dormancy by removing crossed branches will help to maintain the plants' health. Does best when protected from direct afternoon sunlight. Morning sun with afternoon shade is preferred. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious issues.

Aug 21, Gordonias are slow-growing when young, so buy a more advanced plant if you want a tree in a hurry. One advantage of their slow growth is that they are easily kept to a small size if desired, with gentle pruning. If you want a bushy shrub rather than a small tree, tip prune lightly after flowering. Otherwise, pruning is bushdig.barted Reading Time: 1 min.