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Al,

Much of the effectiveness of guy-wires vs. coiling wire depends more upon the species being wired and its level of refinement. Guy wires can be effective for fine-tuning display trees (as you commented), and also for making adjustments to deciduous trees when you do not wish to have any possibility of wire scarring.

I have seen maples that have been wired set to shape completely within weeks, and pines with heavy wire and guy wires change position overnight after 18 months of wire.

Regards,

Fish.

1-Jun-2005	#10
Emperor Fish Bonsai Otaku Join Date: Nov-2002 Location: Hants Country: England USDA Zone: 8 ish AHS Heat Zone: 2-3 Posts: 570	Al, Much of the effectiveness of guy-wires vs. coiling wire depends more upon the species being wired and its level of refinement. Guy wires can be effective for fine-tuning display trees (as you commented), and also for making adjustments to deciduous trees when you do not wish to have any possibility of wire scarring. I have seen maples that have been wired set to shape completely within weeks, and pines with heavy wire and guy wires change position overnight after 18 months of wire. Regards, Fish.