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proximately evenly spaced around the trunk. These limbs are the initial scaffolding of that framework. No single limb in the scaffold should grow directly over another, because this would cause excessive shading of the lower limb. Also, try to select branches with a very wide angle of attachment with the trunk.
Always Cut Along Collar of
Branch
When pruning to remove branches, always make the cut along the collar - the area of raised bark near the base of the branch. This normally means making a cut that slants downward and outward along the branch. There is no need to coat these cuts with pruning paint as research has shown that healing actually occurs more rapidly if cuts are exposed to air.
The angle of attachment of limbs can be improved by weighting dowrt the end of the limb with a heavy weight for a single growing season. The wider angle of attachment that Will result will provide a stronger connection to the trunk and thus reduce the likeihood of limb breakage.
Developing a sound framew'ork of well-spaced branches will result in attractive, vigorous growth that will quickly enhance and add value to your home landscape.
Dr. Daine Relf is a floriculture specialist trill) Virginia Cooperative Extension and is a went her of the facnltg of Virginia Tech.
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