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Time to refine the roots by cutting all the roots growing straight down, up or across the top of good roots. Good roots grow straight out in an organised manner by natures standard. Once eliminating these there is a much clearer picture of what is there. I then look for a possible point where the most amount of good roots are growing around the trunk. In considering this I am also looking for where the basal flare and movement is most interesting, sometimes compromise’s need to be made and wait for what next year brings.

The books tell you to cut out roots that are thicker than others, in part this is true but at this point of the game some are useful to promote basal flare or sometimes because there is nothing else in that position so pruning it back to a secondary root keeps it in check.

When pruning and refining your final selection of roots, think of them like branches strive to develop primary, secondary and tertiary roots with interesting directional growth.

Make your cuts with the cut wound facing up, this will promote correct secondary roots to grow from the sides of the primary root. If your cut wounds face down then your new root growth will also grow straight down. Remember there is always next year but plan your root structure with just as much emphasise as you do your branches and trunk.

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