Kev- Although "defoliation" usually implies complete removal of leaves,
my experience has been that partial defoliation has its value too. By
removing leaves which cover other leaves, hanging leaves, and sprouts, one
may be able to have a tidier tree without significant stress. Of course,
there is the argument that partial defoliation forces unwanted growth in the
remaining foliage. There is something to be said for that: but I still like
the process as against total defoliation.
Marty
----- Original Message -----
From: "kevin bailey"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 2:04 PM
Subject: [IBC] acer leaf clipping


Defoliation is covered extensively in the archives.

It is usually used only for trees that are already bonsai and consists
of cutting the leaf stems. This is done once the first flush of spring
leaves have hardened. It forces the tree to produce new leaves and these
are smaller. It stresses the tree somewhat and should only be done on a
healthy, vigorously growing specimen. It is also unwise to do it in
consecutive years as the tree will be weakened.

Cheers

Kev Bailey
Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales

-----Original Message-----
From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf
Of tdlabrie
Sent: 09 June 2004 16:59
To:
Subject: [IBC] acer leaf clipping

Wow! I just got my first Acer the other day. It's still a baby. But I
never read anything about clipping leaves. Where did you find that
instruction?

Thanks.


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