In a message dated 1/5/2004 5:14:42 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes:
I have a Scotts Pine that I am considering doing a trunk chop. I know you
have to leave some foliage, but how much of the tree is it safe to cut off?


Jeff Isom
Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39
Jeff:

If this is a mature Pinus sylvestris, I would attempt to work with what you
have. Pines and trunk chops are like oil and water--rarely do the two mix.
Although this species does bud back on older wood, it is highly unlikely that
you will produce desirable buds at the site of the apex removal.

If you would like, see me a JPEG for a styling suggestion.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
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