Related to this thread. So taking the flaky bark off is okay. But not to deeply is what I read. Just enough to smooth it out and increase the ability to find, identify and follow a vein. And it can look better overall. So......
1. Does taking off that layer of bark decrease the tree's ability to withstand climate changes? (I'm in Michigan's snow and cold country)
2. Is flaky bark removal something generally reserved for a more finished tree instread of a tree still in creation....that has grafting yet to be done? Like my tree.
3. Is the flaky bark removal something that should only be done at a particular time of the year....such as Spring or Summer?
Here's photos of my flaky bark. Juniper in early stages...very early. This was trenched in March this year and pulled from the ground in October this year. Next years plan is to see that it grows. That's the number one objective. I'm just curious well ahead of time.