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From: "dgdgdg"

Hi,

Is copper wire in 1.5mm to 2.5mm suitable for wiring branch styles? -
its a lot cheaper than the bronzed aluminium sold for styling, but
would it corrode on the tree and damage it?

If you're talking about the kind of copper wire (electrician's) that you buy
in Home Depot, the short answer is NO.

Corrosion isn't the problem. Copper wire is used regularly in Bonsai, but it
must be annealed, so that it is very flexible, but work hardens (gets much
stiffer as you bend it). In short, the wire goes on easily, but then holds
its position and must be cut off.

For a great fuller discussion, See the articles at Evergreen Gardenworks:

http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/copperwi2.htm

http://www.evergreengardenworks.com/copperwi.htm

Regards,

Bart

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