mushashi

Hi All,

I have a question about repairing, if possible, a mistake made during wiring a indoor ficus retusa. The wires were apparently left on a bit too long and cut into a couple of branches, etc. Is there anyway to repair the scars short of cutting the branches? I thought I saw someone once with a technique where you level the wiring groove with a knife and cover with a cut paste and let it heal. Any thoughts/suggestions?

Also I have a Japanese black pine that has been in wiring training since September. How long can I safely leave the wire on this very nice tree? I realize pine grow slower than ficus, but don't want to have any problems.

Thanks for your help.......

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