Cut down Cordyline australis?
Our tree is getting too big, can we cut it down and if we do will it shoot from the trunk?
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Cordyline australis
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I am a qualified Horticulturist,
In my experience Yes you can cut it down and it will re-shoot.. As with all tree surgery there is a slight risk but with Cordyline australis the risk of failure is low. There is a very high chance you will get a lovely new multiple trunked plant.
You can cut it almost to ground level if you desire or most preferrably to around 50cm to a meter high. The plant should get new growth eventually. Remember don't be impatient.
regards
Gary
23 Mar, 2009