I wire broadleaved trees from end of March to end of April and very litle during summer. Conifers I wire from middle of June to middle of September, larches at the end of March.
Walter Pall said:At least in my garden and climate it is not a problem.
Hallo, salut Walter,
You said:
How long do you leave the wires?...
For instance: "larches at the end of March." All right, when to wire is before budbreak, I got that, but when do you remove the wires?
I mean on such trees that have very fragile needles, it's always a hassle to remove wire when the Larch is in full leaves without damaging the leaves or the buds.
So you've said too much or not enough
And thanks for this precision:
I dared underline what is also essential parameters to take in account.
Sir, what are you waiting for? Further extension/development of the branch above it?Arakawa; View attachment 165853 the bridge has to stay for a while
Ahhh, I understand. I cannot grow them in my climate so all I can do is enjoy the images of others. Beautiful bark, nebari and ramification on yours.I am not sure that the bridge (approach graft) is really safe. The Arakawa variety is very bad in this context. No wonder there are so few good ones around.
How long is not my decision, but the tree's.
I will NOT put on wire now on any tree. From end of October to end of March there is no wiring in my garden. Very often exactly the branches that were wired and bent will become weak or die altogether. To just put on wire and not bend now is OK. But I don't bother. I do now use guy wires though as you see quite often even on my 'finished' trees. I will avoid pulling too much at this time of the year though.
Isn't this tree one of yours Walter?
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Arakawa; View attachment 165853 the bridge has to stay for a while