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  1. j evans

    Need some help on Elm

    Most of that makes sense. The reason I was chopping shorter is that there is a buldge in the trunk. What about shortening some of the side branches? I'll look at it again tomorrow. Thanks for the help.
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    Need some help on Elm

    Here is the tree the other day. The photo that Bobby used must be at least several years old. One thing I arrived at is that I think I'd like to chop where marked in blue or maybe even a bit lower. Looking at it from this angle I also have some branches that circle around. I would assume that...
  3. j evans

    Need some help on Elm

    I just did some root work last year. Other than that I just let it grow. Today I pulled it out, what a mess. I just rough trimmed some overgrowth. Now I am more at a loss than ever. Seems that I have numerous branches on the same plane as each other. I also see a problem and think the apex needs...
  4. j evans

    Keep or Toss?

    Just chopped this late last week. Looking forward to seeing some sprouts. Thanks for the input. Jamie
  5. j evans

    Keep or Toss?

    First would not healing. Not sure if I should wound it again or give up. I'm going to do a flat cut this time but was seeking some input on the location.
  6. j evans

    Keep or Toss?

    I'm kinda running behind on this project but I think I'm ready for another chop to keep some movement going. I'm thinking of cutting where the red line is marked. Anyone got any input? Also after several tries I can't get the first chop to heal over. Time to give up or keep trying. Thanks for...
  7. j evans

    Need some help on Elm

    ERClover - thanks for your thoughts & nice comments. It is appreciated.
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    Need some help on Elm

    You would have to see the whole conversation to understand what went on. I'm trying to learn different ideas, methods etc. While I very much appreciated the help and told him so numerous times i was just trying to understand why the situation was not correct and if I was the only one not...
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    Need some help on Elm

    Any additional thoughts on this apex?
  10. j evans

    Need some help on Elm

    ChefB - Smoke had an issue with me asking for opinions when he made a suggestion. Bobby - I will watch the video and always find him interesting. I agree with the problem areas that you have addressed. The apex seems to be the one of the major issues with this tree. I agree that it lacks...
  11. j evans

    Need some help on Elm

    Thank you. I'd appreciate getting to see the photos. I've killed off a few "treasured" plants by doing extreme things so I'm a bit leary.
  12. j evans

    Need some help on Elm

    That's an interesting idea. So you have removed all of your branches at the trunk and waited for new buds all over the tree. That seems like quite a gamble. Makes some sense as they say to grow the trunk first. Don't know if I am up to that. What are you projecting for a time line to have a...
  13. j evans

    Need some help on Elm

    Are you talking about chopping where I have marked? I don't know where you are talking about carving. Can you show me? Thanks
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    Need some help on Elm

    One more
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    Need some help on Elm

    Any ideas on how to make this apex a bit more attractive? Thanks for your input.
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