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The branch below the chop is intended primarily to prevent dieback on that side. It's ideal to have one on either side of the cut to help with the withdrawal of sap. It may or may not be a good location for a branch in the future, but until the wound heals, it's a good spot for growth to prevent future problems.

In a bonsai there is no real correlation between the size of a branch and its calendar age. Pruning and refinement brings things into an apparent balance. In fact, the younger major branches might be among the older ones, if, for example, a new branch were grafted on and allowed to grow. The important thing is how the tree appears, not which branch is actually oldest.

Camay, it's safest to chop an older tree right above a branch or bud. It isn't always BEST to do so. A healthy, young tree of a strong variety like a trident maple will almost certainly throw a lot of buds in the vicinity of a chop.

Regards,

Matt

22-Apr-2004	#19
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,747	Psynapse - The branch below the chop is intended primarily to prevent dieback on that side. It's ideal to have one on either side of the cut to help with the withdrawal of sap. It may or may not be a good location for a branch in the future, but until the wound heals, it's a good spot for growth to prevent future problems. In a bonsai there is no real correlation between the size of a branch and its calendar age. Pruning and refinement brings things into an apparent balance. In fact, the younger major branches might be among the older ones, if, for example, a new branch were grafted on and allowed to grow. The important thing is how the tree appears, not which branch is actually oldest. Camay, it's safest to chop an older tree right above a branch or bud. It isn't always BEST to do so. A healthy, young tree of a strong variety like a trident maple will almost certainly throw a lot of buds in the vicinity of a chop. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!