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Dutch
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:52 pm    Post subject: Pines Reply with quote
Just started removing the Candles from my Three Pines.I know I've asked this question here before,but I'm going to ask again.Do I have to remove Needles also.I want my Needles to be shorter and more denser.So my memory is telling I have to remove Needles as well???I did a search and couldn't find an answer to my question on here.Thanks!!!


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Pines Reply with quote
It's a long, involved subject Chris and I can't explain it better than Brent.
http://www.bonsai4me.com/AdvTech/ATPine%20Pruning.html
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Pines Reply with quote
generally you should be reducing the length of candles.

All needles only last for 2 years on the tree. If you keep on top of candle length, watering and fertilizing you should eventually end up with a lovely tree
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 14, 2008 12:30 am    Post subject: Re: Pines Reply with quote
Like Don said it is a long involved subject, confusing too so look to published work or others work for the best info. It seems like everyone has a different idea on how to go about working with candles so once you pick a method stick to it for a few years and then make your own decision.

Not all needles last 2 years, it depends on the species.
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