Pruning cassias in pots

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Submitted by frillyflower on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 14:56
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I am growing a cassia (wild senna) in a pot/tree form.  I'd like to know when I can prune.  It bloomed last fall/winter.  Is it okay to prune tops/sides now as not to disturb future blooms?  If so, how long can I prune before disturbing future blooms?

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Cassias

Submitted by frillyflower on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 20:40.

I emailed our local horticulturalist yesterday regarding this.  I rec'd an email back.

FYI - Senna Splendida blooms from Oct. thru April.  You can prune thru summer.  Stop pruning after Aug. so as not to interfere with flowers.

I was at a local garden show last weekend and saw a Cassia in bloom and was surprised.

Mine is currently not blooming.  It is in a pot though.  Not sure if that would make a difference or not.  Think I will fertilize it this weekend.

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Cassia

Submitted by DeborahWheat (not verified) on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 17:02.
Hi frilly,Cassias usually bloom in the fall and should be pruned in winter (after the blooms fade)to insure new growth for new blooms the comming fall.
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Pruning cassias

Submitted by frillyflower on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 21:11.

Hi Deborah,

Okay, guess I'l have to wait til this winter to prune it since I want to see blooms this fall.  Thanks!

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frillyflower.....

Submitted by DeborahWheat (not verified) on Fri, 04/04/2008 - 16:10.
You're very welcome.Happy Gardening!
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Hmmm?

Submitted by RonsGarden on Wed, 04/02/2008 - 15:12.

Since this plant blooms on new growth (later on in the season) it would be best to prune before new growth starts.

Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario

Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario

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Pruning Cassias

Submitted by frillyflower on Thu, 04/03/2008 - 21:12.

Hi Ron,

Thanks!  I'll wait then.  What plant is your avatar?

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