What can you tell me about trimming rubber tree plants?

Answer by  case (1261)

Trimming a rubber tree is like pruning most other woody type trees. You will need a good sharp pair of pruning shears and cut at the node which is where branch comes off the stem. Pruning your rubber tree like this will help maintain healthy consistent plant growth. You should prune the rubber tree when you feel it is necessary.

Answer by  dwammer (710)

To trim a rubbee tree plant start by deciding how much smaller you want the plant. Simpy start by clipping from the top down and start with the big leaves.

Answer by  cody (1331)

if u want the branches to not be really long trim them and cut off the growing tip at the end of the branch this will make more leaves grow

Answer by  Sylvia (759)

It can be done anytime but late spring is usually best. Use clean, sharp shears, wear gloves to keep the sap from your hands. Cut just above the nodes.

Answer by  cody (1331)

Well it depends on what your trying to do if you want it to stop growing taller cut the top off and more leaves will grow and if you want the branches to stop growing cut the ends of the branches to make it stay in one place.

Answer by  fishlover49 (643)

Use clean pruning shears when pruning your tree. You typically want to trim roughly 1/3 of the tree but be careful not to cut too many leaves.

Answer by  thankam (3)

Rubber tree plants are planted leaving a distant space in between,and as they grow into trees, their growth are to be regulated by trimming as it also promotes healthy growth.