"John A. Keslick, Jr." wrote in message

For pruning
If you do not desire imposing extra injury to your tree or
vine- I
highly suggest
reading this book.
And do not use wound dressing.
Once you have read it you will be able to answer your own
question.
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/TPRUNING.html

You also would be wise to offer the tree other treatments that
address their requirements.
This book would help someone understand many treatments.
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/MARBOR.html

Sincerely,

John A. Keslick, Jr.
Beware of so-called TREE EXPERTS who do not understand TREE
BIOLOGY!
www.treedictionary.com

http://mercury.ccil.org/~treeman/
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep
reminding us that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not
buy
books that will give them understanding.

KICK RICK SANTORUM OUT IN 2006!
Why? See his score card here
http://capwiz.com/lcv/dbq/vote_info/...=&azip=19 380


"Elaine" wrote in message
. ..

Hi everyone, I have a dear friend who has always admired my
Mom's
Eastern snowball bush/tree. It is around 20 ft high and
really
loaded with blooms in the springtime. I would like to try
rooting
a cutting for her as a special gift before we have to sell my
Mom's house. Any special tips you can give me? Somewhere I
read
that they will be sterile and not produce blooms. Any
thoughts?

Thanks,
--
Elaine in Ga
Zone 7b

What does that have to do with trying to propagate the tree/bush?

--

Travis in Shoreline (just North of Seattle) Washington
USDA Zone 8
Sunset Zone 5