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bonsaiTALK Master Chief
Join Date: Sep-2001
Location: Fresno, CA
Country: U.S.A
Posts: 1,260
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Time For A Discussion On Cut Past
Now that we are heading into fall and there is some pruning going on, it may be a good time to discuss Cut Paste pros and cons.
I for one can show examples on trees like the cedar elm, that would definitely suggest that some kind of cut past is essential.
I can also show on tridents where the use of cut paste has been a disaster.
One thing that is for shure is that different trees will react differently to different products.
This leads me to say that there is not going to be one good answer but as usual in Bonsai many different techniques for different trees.
It would be interesting to see photos of larger cuts and hear how they were healed and what products were used. Also if the tree was in the growing bed, box, or bonsai pot.
I will post first. Here are three pictures of green Mountain Maple (Acer palmatum) that will show what I am talking about. The first picture is of a cut that was not sealed and is at least seven years old.
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