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4-Apr-2006

dtree

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Big trunk chop time

I have an Amur maple that I planted bare root in my yard last spring. It grew well, sending out two feet of growth that season. Is it safe to do a trunk chop on this tree this spring ? This is a large, 12 foot tree with a 6 inch trunk. Here is a picture, the tree flares nicely under the soil. Thanks for your help and comments.

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4-Apr-2006	#2
dtree bonsaiTALK Master Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: St. Paul Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 256	Just to make it clear, the tree will stay in the ground.... thanks.

4-Apr-2006	#3
midwestbonsai bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Feb-2005 Location: Madison, WI Country: USA USDA Zone: 4-5 AHS Heat Zone: 4-5 Posts: 1,698	Wow look at the trunk on that! If it were mine, I would progessivly "chop" the tree down to the last couple of branches. And repeat throughout several years. This will force the tree to produce buds further down the trunk, util they are at you desired hieght. I have heard that Amur maple can/will die back after a branch chop, so make sure to leave a few inches infront of the disired chop location. Hope this helps -Paul __________________ KoB Progressive Styling Contest Sponsored By Bonsai Focus Magazine!

4-Apr-2006	#4
RedPine bonsaiTALK ArchMaster Join Date: Jul-2004 Location: AR USDA Zone: 7a AHS Heat Zone: 7 Posts: 2,897	Amur maples can handle a dry chop like that if you have the timing right. Early spring abought a week before bud stirring I would make my chop choose a leader after growth begins then not fuss with it again until the following year. __________________ http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php

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