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| Author: | stephec [ 21 Feb 2021, 16:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
As the title says, are there right and wrong times in general, or does it vary from species to species? |
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| Author: | Brendan [ 22 Feb 2021, 12:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
Yes, there are times when it is advisable, and less so. What tree do you want to wire? usually best to post a pic of the tree for discussion and advice. |
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| Author: | stephec [ 25 Feb 2021, 15:35 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
Thanks Brendan, it was more of a general question as I was mooching round the garden the other day and wanting to start meddling again. The books that I've got are generally a page per species and don't go into too much detail, I'll have to have a search around on the web for more info. |
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| Author: | Gary Jones [ 25 Feb 2021, 19:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
I like wiring now on deciduous trees - no leaves and the spring push is about to happen so the tree will recover quickly. Some trees are a little more brittle so be careful - I've managed to snap off a few fine branches on an elm I worked on today. Particularly on deciduous trees it's about to get busy with repotting, styling and wiring as required. Beats mooching ! |
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| Author: | stephec [ 27 Feb 2021, 18:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
Thanks Gary, I might have a pop at my Hornbeam then. It still has last years brown leaves on it, should I remove them before I start? |
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| Author: | Nutcracker [ 27 Feb 2021, 21:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
Yes, but be careful not to damage new buds when removing the old leaves. |
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| Author: | Gary Jones [ 28 Feb 2021, 19:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
Agreed. Be careful but it'll be much easier without leaves to see what you're doing. I have an annual autumn ritual of removing dead leaves (mostly on beech) so I can enjoy the winter images. |
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| Author: | stephec [ 08 Mar 2021, 17:31 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Is there a right and wrong time of year to wire? |
I'm looking at another one now, I have an Ilex that I'd like to tidy up a bit, is it ok to trim and wire that one now? |
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