I live in a zone 5-6 with wonderful mountains very close. I collect 4 species of pines, Western larch, a few Western juniper yamadori where I live. My survival rate is 85-90% and do better collecting in the fall.
I struggle with some really basic (to most of you) things in this business, such as when to wire these conifers. Could I have some input from you folks on when is the best time to wire these trees and why. It's easy for me to bring a tree inside and wire this time of year, but if damaging to the tree and the growth cycle, I will not do it. I get different opinions from listening and reading. Help would be appreciated. Thank you.
I struggle with some really basic (to most of you) things in this business, such as when to wire these conifers. Could I have some input from you folks on when is the best time to wire these trees and why. It's easy for me to bring a tree inside and wire this time of year, but if damaging to the tree and the growth cycle, I will not do it. I get different opinions from listening and reading. Help would be appreciated. Thank you.