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Hi splinter,
You can do wiring on a pine this time of year....and perhaps some minor trimming, but I'd suggest you save the major trimming 'til spring....and at that time be sure to put cut paste on any major cuts.
If you do much trimming now, they tree would probably suffer some die-back during the cold of the winter....and in the spring on those occasional warm days would also weep......so save the major cuts for spring...just before the great growth spurt.
Hope this helps.

Robert.......in Sta.Cruz

30-Nov-2002	#2
Robert bonsaiTALK Adept *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Mar-2002 Location: Sta.Cruz, CA Country: usa USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 214	Hi splinter, You can do wiring on a pine this time of year....and perhaps some minor trimming, but I'd suggest you save the major trimming 'til spring....and at that time be sure to put cut paste on any major cuts. If you do much trimming now, they tree would probably suffer some die-back during the cold of the winter....and in the spring on those occasional warm days would also weep......so save the major cuts for spring...just before the great growth spurt. Hope this helps. Robert.......in Sta.Cruz __________________ Robert.........in Sta.Cruz