[IBC] pruning priciples
I have a japanese maple (acer palmatum) with a two foot branch that has
been growing all summer. Im looking at it and thinking the base is reaching a nice thickness for cut back next spring. the first four inches or so has no leaves or buds. and i know they say that buds will sprout from the cambium no matter where you cut a branch after the branch is about 2 or 3 years old. Im afraid to cut back and lose the branch and have it sprout from the base. I did notice however that there is a thin brown band around the branch at about a half an inch out from the trunk. Is this band a landmark of some kind?? is this where dormant buds lie? could i cut back to this and expect some burst? or should i cut back in steps.. ecouraging back budding?? thanks... steve harrisburg/lancaster PA ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Dale Cochoy++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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