They stated "is already putting out new leaf growth" That new growth is
coming from reserved energy. It takes energy for buds to open no matter
where you are.


--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Forester & Tree Expert
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
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.

"Cheryl Isaak" wrote in message
...
On 2/1/08 9:34 PM, in article
,
"symplastless" wrote:

If the new growth is started and starches are being converted to sugars,
do
you not think it is too late to severely cut a B. Bush? Cutting back to
6"
is severe. Energy is being used at this time at their location to
produce
new growth. Just an uneducated thought.



Not in February, March or April in COLDER CLIMATES.

C