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My thoughts on the existing leaves is leave them alone. I will sometimes 'blow' hard over the tree to dis-lodge the weak and loose leaves, but would not risk damage to the new buds by removeing the old leaves. The tree will on its own push off the old leaves when the time is correct.

If you have Oaks growing around you in nature, check them out. They will hold there leaves throwout the winter, regardless of the high winds, and not drop them till the spring. If it's good enough for Mother (nature) its good enough for me!

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11-Dec-2002	#9
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	My thoughts on the existing leaves is leave them alone. I will sometimes 'blow' hard over the tree to dis-lodge the weak and loose leaves, but would not risk damage to the new buds by removeing the old leaves. The tree will on its own push off the old leaves when the time is correct. If you have Oaks growing around you in nature, check them out. They will hold there leaves throwout the winter, regardless of the high winds, and not drop them till the spring. If it's good enough for Mother (nature) its good enough for me! __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing