Three Tree Questions.

[Sandybecks]

Hello all….
I am new to the forum, with one post, but now have a few more questions.
First question is about a young Cherry I have (a Royal Crimson).
I took the advice of a nurseryman at a local nursery, and topped it at about 10ft.
I will try and post a picture of it, along with a photo related to my other question.
Anyway, I topped it, and now long streamers have shot out of the trunk, and from where I topped it, it has continued to grow (taller)
My second question is regarding four young ficus that I have planted, should I top them?
Should I trim them? And if so, will it promote growth?
Last question, I have 21 Japanese Boxwoods that have been in the ground 1.5 years, what and when to feed, and again, if I prune them, will it promote growth.
Thanks in advance!!
Sandy

 

[RonsGarden]

Let's do one at a time:
Cherry tree- The golden rule with any pruning is to remove no more then 1/3 of the total growth...taking too much and the tree, or shrub will force them to sent up water sprouts (and base suckers)
Here's some good articles

Controlling Suckers And Water Sprouts | Reliable Tree Care

Fruit tree care comes with many challenges, particularly for new gardeners. Without close attention, insects, diseases and environmental issues can all affect

www.reliabletreecare.com

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Boxwood are easy to shape and train....they require light pruning once they stop growing for the year....usually no more then an inch or so. This helps them fill in and also to maintain a shape you want. Clean out any dead growth as they appear. Use a fertilizer designed for evergreens such as boxwoods 10-6-4 is ideal

Ficus will react to the same stress and send up water sprouts so it is best not to remove too much, remove just enough to shape it.