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[IBC] HELP? -- Tropicals: Time of year to make first Trunk cut?
So then, is the consensus that any time of year is ok to make the first
trunk cut on a Myanmar lime tree? Just to clarify, I'm in Denver, Colorado...and what I mean by 'first trunk cut' is to cut the tree from 7' down to a 3" stump! Do tropicals have a 'dormancy' cycle like deciduous trees and conifers? Is it best to make a MAJOR trunk cut around the time the temperature outside warms up to consistently above 45 degrees (day & night, in Denver)? Are there any considerations that I should be aware of...differences b/n tropicals and deciduous/conifers? Best Regards, Thaddeus Agar Denver, Colorado Bonsai rank: Novice ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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[IBC] HELP? -- Tropicals: Time of year to make first Trunk cut?
In a message dated 2/28/2004 3:59:27 PM Eastern Standard Time,
writes: So then, is the consensus that any time of year is OK to make the first trunk cut on a Myanmar lime tree? On;y if you are a tropical location, in your case I would wait until the temperature was consistently above 50 day and night. Do tropicals have a 'dormancy' cycle like deciduous trees and conifers? Well, they slow down, I wouldn't say they go dormant like a deciduous tree. Is it best to make a MAJOR trunk cut around the time the temperature outside warms up to consistently above 45 degrees (day &night, in Denver)? I would say 50. Are there any considerations that I should be aware of...differences b/n tropicals and deciduous/conifers? I have no personal experience with the species you mention but in general tropicals are more tolerant of root and top work at the same time. Billy on the Florida Space Coast BSF Annual Convention May 28 - 31, 2004 Radisson Hotel, Cape Canaveral, Florida Sponsored by The Bonsai Society of Brevard and the Treasure Coast Bonsai Society http://www.bonsaisocietyofbrevard.org/2004/2004.html ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Ken Rutledge++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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