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Old 08-21-2013, 02:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Help with pruning

Hello!

I recently bought a home in Tustin, CA. Among the trees planted by the previous owner is a banana tree. I believe it's a "burro" banana.

From what I've been able to gather, the plant has not been properly pruned; there are about six large stalks all growing out of the same root mass:



I covet your advice on what exactly to do with this monster. In this gallery, I posted close up shots of the stalks from the North, East and South:

Banana Gallery - Banana

Forgive the blueish-green tint! Let me know if if more information/pictures would be helpful.
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