Will this grow new shoots?

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  1. Carllennon

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    Hi Guys,

    I have had this plant for 3 years and its got a bit wavy and difficult to accommodate.
    I already cut one of the branch things off because it was well out of wack, if I cut another off or both, will it shoot again or just die?

    Also does anyone know what its called?
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    yes it will shoot back from a main stem.. it is Yucca guatamalensis (syn. elephantipes)
     
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    • Anthony Rogers

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      It's best to prune them in early spring.
      You should cut the branch off about 4" from where it joins the main stem. It should then reshoot from that point.
       
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        Thanks for the replies. I might just keep it now :)
         
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