heavy trunk bend?

mynameisjon1988 · Yellow Belt Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 58 Location: uk

I'm thinking of doing a heavy trunk bend using the wedge technique
When would be the best time to do this?

Its on a podocarpus

Stymie · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:43 pm Post subject: Re: heavy trunk bend?

That is a slow growing species Jon and I think that it will take a longish time to set in a new position. Its likely to be taking place through the various seasons so start at any time and move it slowly.
If you reduce its fluid intake for a few days beforehand it may bend a little easier.

mynameisjon1988 · Yellow Belt Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 58 Location: uk

So would you say i use the wedge technique because i don't want to use wired if not needed
i usually use raffia to hold things in place using other branches

Stymie · Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2006 11:50 pm Post subject: Re: heavy trunk bend?

You said a heavy trunk so wire will probably not do it for you and if it did, it would be cutting into the bark well before the job is done.

mynameisjon1988 · Yellow Belt Joined: 20 Jul 2006 Posts: 58 Location: uk

OK ill use the wedge Very Happy