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It doesn't live there, I have a bench out back that I keep my trees on, they get morning sun and partial shade from the big trees in the after noon. I feed them weekly. The tree has been pushing alot of new growth since I got it, but it only had the three major branches. Its pushing growth now, but the bark on the top branch split when I lowered it even though it was wrapped in rafia. How much foliage should I let it grow? I don't think the right side of the tree has much of a chance in growing due to its angle, and I think the top was attacked by a borer and has alot of dead wood.

5-Jul-2004	#6
jed1238 bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Jan-2004 Location: Pell City, Alabama Country: U.S. USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 43	It doesn't live there, I have a bench out back that I keep my trees on, they get morning sun and partial shade from the big trees in the after noon. I feed them weekly. The tree has been pushing alot of new growth since I got it, but it only had the three major branches. Its pushing growth now, but the bark on the top branch split when I lowered it even though it was wrapped in rafia. How much foliage should I let it grow? I don't think the right side of the tree has much of a chance in growing due to its angle, and I think the top was attacked by a borer and has alot of dead wood. __________________ John