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By just above the new candle, are you referring to the point where the old/last year's growth ends and the new candle begins?

My black and red pine have some candles that a getting close to 2 inches long. I assume the best is to wait till June/July and then either cut them off completely back to last year's wood or leave 1/3 to 1/2 of the candle length remaining?

I hope this is clear as I am starting to get a little paranoid about my pines.

Thanks.......

11-Apr-2005	#8
mushashi bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: SF Bay Area Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: Dunno Posts: 156	By just above the new candle, are you referring to the point where the old/last year's growth ends and the new candle begins? My black and red pine have some candles that a getting close to 2 inches long. I assume the best is to wait till June/July and then either cut them off completely back to last year's wood or leave 1/3 to 1/2 of the candle length remaining? I hope this is clear as I am starting to get a little paranoid about my pines. Thanks.......