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I have about 12 trees in the ground that I am trying to increase the trunk size. The trees consist of Maples, Oaks, elm, Bald cypress, and a Coast Redwood. I have been reading that to increase the trunk size you put them in the ground, being the fastest way, and just let them grow. Some of the trees have developed very long leaders. It was suggested to me the other day by a club member that I Cut back those leaders to slow the engery of the tree going to the top so that it would help in developing the trunk to a larger size.

So now I am confused. Should I just let them grow and not touch them, or should I be pruning off the top to increase trunk size.

Steve

20-Apr-2006	#1
Bonsai_Steve bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Oct-2005 Location: Virginia Beach Country: USA USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: 6 Posts: 44	I am confused. I have about 12 trees in the ground that I am trying to increase the trunk size. The trees consist of Maples, Oaks, elm, Bald cypress, and a Coast Redwood. I have been reading that to increase the trunk size you put them in the ground, being the fastest way, and just let them grow. Some of the trees have developed very long leaders. It was suggested to me the other day by a club member that I Cut back those leaders to slow the engery of the tree going to the top so that it would help in developing the trunk to a larger size. So now I am confused. Should I just let them grow and not touch them, or should I be pruning off the top to increase trunk size. Steve

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