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MDE
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I have a banana leaf ficus. It is about 5 ft tall. My problem is from the crown (it is sort of the weeping ficus style) I have a branch that has grown up about two feet from the crown. I would like to know if I can tie this branch downward and teach it to 'weep' or if I am better off cutting the branch back. Thanks for your responses.
Plants: 1 | From: Joliet | Registered: Oct 2004  |  Seeded: 24.15.166.235
Newt
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I would think it would be better to tie it down. Just my personal preference. Cutting into the bark invites pests.

Newt

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Plants: 271 | From: Maryland zone 7 | Registered: Sep 2002  |  Seeded: 68.55.145.196
   

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