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12-May-2002	#1
Bonsai_FL Slacker Join Date: Nov-2001 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 78	Update Trunk Chop (w/pics tree now Choped) Ok here is my dilemma guys and gals. I got this japanese cork bark maple a few weeks ago and after removing a few branches I still dont like the way the final tree will end up. As you can see the tree has already started to make come nice cork bark and has a great nebari forming. Is it to late (in the year) to do a trunk chop? On the picture below I want to do the trunk chop right below the upper formation of cork bark. Last edited by Bonsai_FL : 11-Oct-2002 at 06:08 PM.

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12-May-2002	#2
Bonsai_FL Slacker Join Date: Nov-2001 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 78	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) Here is the full tree with ugly crown that I can't figure out what to do with.

12-May-2002	#3
Bonsai_FL Slacker Join Date: Nov-2001 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 78	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) This tree is about 12" tall. I can take more pictures if needed

12-May-2002	#4
Bonsai_FL Slacker Join Date: Nov-2001 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 78	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) Better back ground

12-May-2002	#5
Bonsai_FL Slacker Join Date: Nov-2001 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 78	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) You can see the 2 branches I removed from the top here..... The only branch I would want to save would be the very low one. But I would leave the rest for suport until more branches came out

12-May-2002	#6
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	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) For the best chance of healing and least risk of die back, you would want to do the trunk chop before the buds have opened. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!

12-May-2002	#7
Bonsai_FL Slacker Join Date: Nov-2001 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 78	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) Thanks for the advice Matt, Thats what I figured, but was wondering if I could do it in the growing season. Could a healthy tree hold up for a trunk chop and root pruning all in one season?

14-May-2002	#8
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	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) It could, but where I live (in Santa Clara, CA) it would be stressful. Why not layer off the top of the tree and repot in the fall? Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!

14-May-2002	#9
Bonsai_FL Slacker Join Date: Nov-2001 Location: Florida Country: USA USDA Zone: 10 AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 78	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) Air layer off the top? Or what are you talking about? If you have a post about it just redirect me with a link please. I guess your saying this would be less stressful?

14-May-2002	#10
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	Re: When is to lateTrunk Chop?(w/pics tree 2 chop) There is info on air layering in both bonsaiTALK Links under Techniques->Propagation->Air Layering and in the *FAQ* around about #18. It moves as more faq items are added, unfortunately. Cork bark Japanese Maple are pretty rare, and this seems like a good opportunity to take advantage of the 6-8 months until fall by doing a layer. Chopping the top can lead to die back, particularly if you don't have branches on both sides of the trunk. I don't know where you are now, but our temps are in the 80's now, though a little humid. I expect you are about the same there in Florida. I think the optimal time for radical rootwork is passed. I seem to sense that you are itching to do something with this tree, and an air layer is a perfect way to occupy your time while taking advantage of the existing roots and trunk. Regards, Matt __________________ Want to be a seller on bonsaiAUCTIONS? Get authorized today! bonsaiTALK: Over 100,005.36 Megabytes Served this Month!

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