Aaron_K

Hi Kazoo,

I'd suggest waiting till Spring 2006, just prior to bud break, before you attempt to trunk chopping the Acer P. Cut about an inch or so above where you actually want it removed, then seal the wound (You can always remove this extention at a later stage).

Even though the tree is dormant, doing a chop now could result in die back due to hard freezes, or increase the risk of the tree not surviving the winter.

All the best,

Aaron

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