waterboy

This is a good question. I would recommend reviewing this book:
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/TPRUNING.html
If you library does not have it, ask them to order it.

Also, it sounds like you would be better starting with a healthy tree.
For correct planting and care instructions I STRONGLY "SUGGEST" this book.
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/MARBOR.html

here are some web sites that may also help you.

1. Techno Tree Biology Dictionary
http://www.treedictionary.com . Look up "logging".

2. Articles written by DR. ALEX L. SHIGO, one of the foremost authorities
worldwide on tree systems today online at
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/index.html

3. Literature Available by Dr. Shigo is he
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/treeinfo.html

4. Hard to get Documents
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20...get/index.html


If you have any suggestions please let me know. 610-864-5251

John A. Keslick, Jr.
Tree Biologist
http://mercury.ccil.org/~treeman/
Beware of so-called TREE EXPERTS who do not understand TREE BIOLOGY!
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.





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Hi,

A few spring days of 100 degrees
here in Las Vegas caught me off guard,
and has killed the top of my Pepper tree

but it's now sprouting green all around the base

Where should i cut the trunk off at...if at all?
It's a newly planted tree, only about a 1.5" in diameter,
and stands about 10 feet tall.

thanks
waterboy