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Mo,

So far I've wired branches up to about index finger width (although most much smaller), and left wire on for about five months. All of the branches seem to have held position after removal of the wire, at least so far. A few have wire marks, but most dont. I would recommend using raffia on any fairly substantial branches. I have damaged the bark and cambium in a few places, but nothing that threatens survival of a branch.

I know some folks recommend using only clip-and-grow techniques on boxwoods, but I've seen many in shows that have been wired. Seems like wiring can be successful if done carefully.

Cheers
Brian

28-Jan-2006	#10
BrianBay9 Trunk Collector Join Date: Sep-2003 Location: Loveland, CO Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 or 5? AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 1,375	Mo, So far I've wired branches up to about index finger width (although most much smaller), and left wire on for about five months. All of the branches seem to have held position after removal of the wire, at least so far. A few have wire marks, but most dont. I would recommend using raffia on any fairly substantial branches. I have damaged the bark and cambium in a few places, but nothing that threatens survival of a branch. I know some folks recommend using only clip-and-grow techniques on boxwoods, but I've seen many in shows that have been wired. Seems like wiring can be successful if done carefully. Cheers Brian __________________ There's a difference between taking your art seriously, and taking yourself too seriously.