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[IBC] Ok To Chop Japanese Maple?
If healthy, Maples can be cut back to a leafless stump and they will
burst buds all over the place. The problem is usually that there are too many new ones. Selectively remove buds from the wrong locations by rubbing them out early and you avoid scars later. Use a very fine toothed saw and then a very sharp knife blade, chisel or concave cutters to get a clean edge on any wounds. Despite the feelings of many on the list I use wound sealant on some trees and maples are one where I find that a clear Japanese sealant or Unibond or other Latex based glue works very well. No scientific testing but many observations lead me to believe that there's less drying around the cut, better bud breaks and faster callusing of large wounds with a seal. They _usually_ break buds very close to the top, if not at the very top. I would normally only leave an inch extra at most. Good luck Kev Bailey Do you think the leaf/root balance won't be too out of balance? Also, I fear I won't get a bud anywhere near where I chop. Should I leave some inches of safety by chopping well above where the new leader should be, or should I chop exactly where I want it? Thanks, JIm ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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