Africanherbman
Sapling
Hello all,
I'd like some advice on this tree. As you can see, there are 2 pretty bad inverse taper spots on the lower trunk. I was thinking of ground layering or using the tourniquet method on it to fix this and get a nice nebari at the same time.
So a few questions. Where would you do this, I was thinking either right below that first branch on the right and turn the tree into a twin trunk style, or right above that branch. If I do it above the branch and I take the branch off now, would the wound be a problem after I cover it with substrate? How long should I wait if I do that before I start ground layering or tourniquet process?
Is there a best time to perform either processes? Now a good time?
I have read that ground layering would be faster than the tourniquet method without cutting the bark. How much faster would it be? Would cutting the bark be riskier for the trees health?
I would also welcome any other suggestions and advice on this tree.
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Thanks!
I'd like some advice on this tree. As you can see, there are 2 pretty bad inverse taper spots on the lower trunk. I was thinking of ground layering or using the tourniquet method on it to fix this and get a nice nebari at the same time.
So a few questions. Where would you do this, I was thinking either right below that first branch on the right and turn the tree into a twin trunk style, or right above that branch. If I do it above the branch and I take the branch off now, would the wound be a problem after I cover it with substrate? How long should I wait if I do that before I start ground layering or tourniquet process?
Is there a best time to perform either processes? Now a good time?
I have read that ground layering would be faster than the tourniquet method without cutting the bark. How much faster would it be? Would cutting the bark be riskier for the trees health?
I would also welcome any other suggestions and advice on this tree.
![](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ibb.co%2FWc228SQ%2F20210313-003005.jpg&hash=0fe71c285f1ba39f911b8ab177ac8a9f)
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Thanks!