Now you're getting the idea. Yes, there must be continuity from roots to the
branch you're working on. If you cut two notches on the same branch, the
same rule applies.
Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim S"
To: ; "Martin Haber"
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 6:31 PM
Subject: Dumb Cambium Layer Question


Perhaps I asked the wrong way.

I need to bend a branch on stiff wood. So I thought of cutting a notch on
the under part of the branch, and a bit further out, on the top of the
branch, such that I never cut all the way (360 degrees) around the branch
at any point (even though the total cut between the 2 may be close to 360
degrees).

So, is that safe, or do I need to make sure there are lines complete from
roots to branch?

I hope that is clearer.

Jim

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