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Now trace the perimeter of the wound with the sharp knife.
This step of reopening the wound will trigger the tree to try to heal itself again. The old adage "Don't reopen old wounds" simply doesn't apply in the bonsai world.
HINT: before making any cuts on maples, crabapples and other trees that are particularly susceptible to viral infection, it's a good idea to disinfect your tool first with a solution of 15% bleach-in-water, particularly if you're working with maples and moving from wound to wound. They are prone to verticillium wilt in my area so I am extra careful!
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