Jim Lewis wrote:


Well, using a goat to do it IS a bit unorthodox, but most (or at
least many) deciduous species will benefit from having terminal
buds removed over the winter. The "liberates" the auxiliary
buds behind it. Results include smaller leaves and more
ramification.

Actually the have made some studies here in Sweden on trees nibbled by
animals and other by mechanical means like pruners. It was found that
the trees nibbed by animals budded back much more. It is unknown what
causes this, the way they nibble or maybe an reaction to the saliva.
Maybe in the near future you will be able to buy syntetic saliva to
increase the bud back, maybe the Super thrive people will have a go-at
it ;-).

Henrik Gistvall, Uppsala, Sweden

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