Do bonsai (or trees) with muscular trunks (e.g., American hornbeam) have
less likelihood of transporting nutrients laterally? It appears that their
roots lead to feeding the branches directly above them with a large root
usually leading to a correspondingly vigorous branch. This might be mere
coincidence, but it seems the roots and branches are related in directional
growth based on their radial location.

I can see that a sacrifice back branch would have little purpose if it only
drew nurtrients & created adding wood directly underneath it & behind the
tree's profile.

The original question for this thread (I think) asked if it was okay in a
styling session to cut a branch both above and below if the cuts didn't meet
though they would overlap in-depth. I think the branch will die beyond the
second cut no matter how far apart the cuts are placed, but other
respondents seem to think otherwise. I either don't understand the question
or need to broaden my knowledge-- probably both... :-)

Best wishes,
Chris... C. Cochrane, , Richmond VA USA

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