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Originally Posted by GB_Bonsai

depending on how bad the problem is, consider using the tips of your shears to gently stab the bark in the narrow spot. this will cause thickening as it heals and it will not be evident in a season of good growth. you will save yourself from having to correct out of proportion branchs which will occur if you let the lower ones run.

This method was used in the 70's & 80’s along with the product “Futoru” it works pretty well but, the scaring sometimes gets out of hand and doesn’t match the rest of the trees smooth bark.