Jeff:

Again, the this is only part of what I view as a comprehensive procedure. For example, Scots are extremely forgiving and often grow as a remarkable rate. Blacks, while forgiving, can be irrevocably damaged through excessive candle removal if the tree is not vigorous.

The vigor of the tree should always be used as a guideline before subjecting the specimen to any procedure. For example, I just styled an 900-1,000 year old Douglas Fir. The branch reduction process was initiated in March with the goal of allowing sap to gradually withdraw over a period of several months (to ensure the continued health of the upper portion of the tree. The initial styling was completed only 2 weeks ago.

Cordially,

Michael Persiano
members.aol.com/iasnob


In a message dated 7/22/2004 9:32:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, "Isom, Jeff (EM, PTL)" writes:

Will this work on other 2-needle pines as well? Specifically: Mugho, Scotts and Bosnian.

Jeff Isom
Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39


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In my 25 years of dong bonsai, I have seen almost as many methods for controling needle length on black pines. The current one we are using in California is to cut back all new growth during the month of July, leaving only 5 bunches of needles to bud into candles. I was wondering about the timing. I used to do this in mid to late August.

Others? Michael?

Kitsune Miko


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