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Strip all the needles from within about 1" of any branch union where two or more branches meet. Particularly right at the top center. I am not talking about the older leaves at the base of new candles. I mean that knot of foliage in the center of the tree, and any needles growing near the base of existing branches.

Pines tend to throw out more buds right at these points and stripping needles will help reduce the likelihood that you will get a dozen more branches where you already have two or three.

This will help the plant adapt to having distinct branches as opposed to whorled growth. Eventually, if the plant lived long enough, it would self-prune many of these redundant branches.

Regards,

Matt

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13-Jul-2002	#7
TreeBay Tips:5¢ Advice:Free *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Aug-2001 Location: Silicon Valley Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 4 Posts: 9,743	Strip all the needles from within about 1" of any branch union where two or more branches meet. Particularly right at the top center. I am not talking about the older leaves at the base of new candles. I mean that knot of foliage in the center of the tree, and any needles growing near the base of existing branches. Pines tend to throw out more buds right at these points and stripping needles will help reduce the likelihood that you will get a dozen more branches where you already have two or three. This will help the plant adapt to having distinct branches as opposed to whorled growth. Eventually, if the plant lived long enough, it would self-prune many of these redundant branches. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!