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defoliation is very stressful for a tree. Don't know if either of the species you mention are vigorous enough for defoliation. Get to know your trees better first. Defoliation is usually to increase ramification on close to "finished" trees as well as then to decrease leaf size. But, a defoliated tree must be very healthy. You might want to try a partial defoliation, like one branch that you maybe don't need anyway.

Suggest you try to find articles about the species in question to see if they can be defoliated. Even some maples can't take it.

15-Apr-2006	#2
David Yedwab bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Jun-2003 Location: NJ Country: US USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 4 5 Posts: 408	defoliation is very stressful for a tree. Don't know if either of the species you mention are vigorous enough for defoliation. Get to know your trees better first. Defoliation is usually to increase ramification on close to "finished" trees as well as then to decrease leaf size. But, a defoliated tree must be very healthy. You might want to try a partial defoliation, like one branch that you maybe don't need anyway. Suggest you try to find articles about the species in question to see if they can be defoliated. Even some maples can't take it. __________________ David Yedwab