Chris Johnston
Omono
I was just checking to see if these pics got lost (and they were so I restored as many as I could find).
I spoke to someone much more knowledgable than I, and I was categorically implored not to notch this tree for fear of the scarring that surely will result. I'm not necessarily swayed but what are your thoughts with regard to scarring as a result of notching?
New buds are popping on this thing ...and have been for about 3 weeks. I'd rather it not spend the energy but I don't guess I'll stop it right now. The growth might have enough time to harden off before it gets too cold. Its color is readily improving as well.
I am not sure about virginiana, but JBP does not scar with this technique if it is done properly.