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[IBC] Dwarf Scots Pine
The local nurseries are selling off their surplus plants now that the end of
summer (here anyway) is approaching. I was able to purchase a pretty nice Dwarf Scots Pine for $35 (trunk is about 1 1/2" diam.). Very full foliage with lots of dense growth to work with. My question is: if I don't mess with the roots, is it safe to style it during this time of year? I've heard any number of "rules of thumb" regarding how much can safely be removed from a pine and I've seen a number of demos where those rules were violated to the extent that the "finished" tree had like one branch left with a couple of tufts of needles. So, for a newbie, how much of the top can be reduced without excessive risk? This tree appears to be very healthy. Thanks, Jeff Isom Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Mike Page ++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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