CrushnYuba
Well-known member
Problem, Yes. Pinching tops is one thing, "chopping" off 2-3 feet is quite another. You'll leave open hollow stems, that will "probably" become diseased.
Options in order of my preference are;
#1 Dig large hole, drop your plants down 4 feet. might be a bit of work, but best option.
#2 combination of some pruning, and a lot of training.
#3 Taller fence. Probably more work/expense than digging hole.
#4 security system to deter the night time poachers. Poachers can also come by day, security systems can be beat, and once one person sees them they tell 2 friends, and so on.
Rent mini excavator, be done in no time, reasonable cost. Bonus, won't have to mess with your nice plants.
That's all silly. Yes you can hack your plants in half. I do it all the time. You have to seal it with a tree seal and grafting compound immediately.
The best one is tanglefoot tree wound. Make sure not to get the brush on one. U have to get the putty.