There is a long whip growing as the leader on my red maple. Will the tree get weak if I cut it?
S skippy291 Sapling Messages 28 Reaction score 3 Location Houston, Texas USDA Zone 9A May 29, 2016 #1 There is a long whip growing as the leader on my red maple. Will the tree get weak if I cut it?
vaibatron Shohin Messages 407 Reaction score 454 Location Richmond, VA USDA Zone 6 May 29, 2016 #2 Nope but if you want that stick in a pot to thicken up you may want to let it ride!
S skippy291 Sapling Messages 28 Reaction score 3 Location Houston, Texas USDA Zone 9A May 29, 2016 #3 So should I just the whip there, until the tree gets thick enough?
aml1014 Masterpiece Messages 3,667 Reaction score 5,807 Location Albuquerque new mexico USDA Zone 7b May 29, 2016 #4 Exactly, constant trimming slows growth and in turn slows thickening of the trunk. Aaron