Thanks, I realize the cross-sectional surface would be larger with an angle
cut. I agree wit the non-sealant approach on branches but with the grain
open and upright I considered it in this case, and in particular tar.

FACE


On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 00:32:56 GMT, Phisherman in
rec.gardens wrote:

I have several dogwood trees, some native to the area. I have not
trimmed any of them and they all do well. A straight cut will leave
less cross-sectional area exposed to disease. Do not use tree sealer.
Dogwoods bruise easily and heal very slowly.

On Fri, 19 Nov 2004 13:44:48 -0500, FACE
wrote:

Since I am going to do it anyway, and have already trimmed the branches,
would someone tell me if I should make an angle cut or a straight cut and
should i tar it when reducing height by about 1/3 with a topping cut of the
main trunk on a dogwood. Or does it make any difference. (I already
realize that I will attract tornadoes, lightning strikes, earthquakes and
kill every living thing within a hundred yard radius of the tree and will
probably set up a domino effect of infestations that will blight the entire
Eastern seaboard.)

Thank you for non-scolding answers,

FACE sarcastic? me? ;-))