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Shohin_Red firethorn_Pyracantha coccinea_Defoliated

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 I had never ever defoliated any temperate tree in February.....until today.     Frankly I was a bit hesitant taking the scissors but as there was no warning signals from my guts I have cut off the first leave. No shout.  So the rest has followed swiftly.    I have not done this kind of excercise on this little firethorn very often. Perhaps once few years ago?  Good to see that the structure is not too bad.    Unwired and cleaned a bit - few thorns and some twings - leaving a little stub there that will be reduced later in the growing season.   No need for any major repair - larger branches removal.  If I would need to remove any bigger branch I will wait til spring  Height:  19 cm