wiring

don · White Belt Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Devon

I know some will say buy a book but briefly what is wiring and should i do it to my oak tree now even though its only about 18 months old?

Thanks

ferns60 · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: wiring

basically wiring is done to shape a trees trunk or and branches to acquire a design. There is different size wire depending on the thickness of branches. I would advise you (as you say) to buy a book to help you on your way, as wrong wiring could damage the tree. and yes you can wire a oak

ferns60 · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: wiring

If wiring a young tree be careful the wire doesn't cut into the bark.
An oak is a slow grower but can still grow into the wire very quickly.

ferns60 · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: wiring

P.S. If you have a look at the tab Articles on top of the page there is a article on wiring from Stymie, well worth a look.
good luck

steve · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 3:31 am Post subject: Re: wiring

If your tree's trunk is tall enough to be able to give it shape without creating a bunch of bends that you'll regret at full height then by all means go for it.

don · White Belt Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Devon

Here he is, all 7 inches of him Very Happy

you can just see a branch beginning at about 4'' up the stem and there is a bud at about 3''

http://s302.photobucket.com/albums/nn101/daddypea/?action=view&cur rent=oak.jpg

Stymie · Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 9:09 am Post subject: Re: wiring

This is the stage of development when some people would insert a cane close to the trunk and twist the trunk loosely around it. After a growing season, the cane would be removed and the tree will have set into the slight corkscrew shape. Wiring would of course present a more varied choice of shapes.

By the way, you have a great name. Cool

don · White Belt Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 23 Location: Devon

oooo i hadn't thought of that, thanks

Its a name my daughter gave to me years ago and now u can google it, yes its nearly all me Very Happy

(that's if you're talking about the name on the photo bucket site)