just.wing.it
Deadwood Head
After browsing through several old threads with the Search Tool, I see that there is some confusion about when is a proper time to do a Trunk Chop on a Trident, or any maple...
#1) Chop at repotting time, when buds are swelling.
#2) Chop after leaves have hardened off.
My thoughts / questions:
I would be concerned about excessive sap flow when chopping a maple trunk.....so maybe way #2 is better for that reason.
I would also be concerned with the amount of time left in the growing season to really recover from a trunk chop....so maybe way #1 is better for that reason.
I think earlier is better because it gives the tree more time to establish a new leader, and begin healing the chop.
Since my reason for chopping is to create a new leader and build the trunk, I think way #1 is the way for me.
Any thoughts?
Should I have different concerns?
Are there more reasons that chopping later may be a better way?
Any maple trunk chop experiences you'd like to share?
#1) Chop at repotting time, when buds are swelling.
#2) Chop after leaves have hardened off.
My thoughts / questions:
I would be concerned about excessive sap flow when chopping a maple trunk.....so maybe way #2 is better for that reason.
I would also be concerned with the amount of time left in the growing season to really recover from a trunk chop....so maybe way #1 is better for that reason.
I think earlier is better because it gives the tree more time to establish a new leader, and begin healing the chop.
Since my reason for chopping is to create a new leader and build the trunk, I think way #1 is the way for me.
Any thoughts?
Should I have different concerns?
Are there more reasons that chopping later may be a better way?
Any maple trunk chop experiences you'd like to share?