JM Lump
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BrightsideB
Omono
I think it’s a personal preference but most would think it takes to much focus of the nebari and doesn’t look good. I think you could cut it out in a way that scars in a way that looks more natural rather than a bullseye.
jimlau
Shohin
What kind of cut? You mean flush with the trunk?
19Mateo83
Masterpiece
Slightly concave cut, that way when it heals it will heal flush, then cover with cut paste to promote healing. Concave cutters or knob cutters are made for this exact purpose.
BrightsideB
Omono
What @19Mateo83 said. But the branch is coming out at an angle so the wound should look like an oval. And compensating for the scar tissue if cut flush with the trunk you will still end up with a bulge. It took me some practice to understand. I have some bulged scars on some maples I got to go back and fix.
I don’t find it 100% necessary to do yet if you aren’t comfortable with the process. It looks like a nice nebari and trunk. Maybe practice on other material to get a better feel and experience. Look into some videos or literature on knob cutters and healing wounds.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Definitely time to trim that stub back and seal it. Hopefully you're still allowing good growth up top that will help the healing process.
Do you know the history of this tree? Looks to me like remnants of several root grafts of various ages around the base of the trunk.
Does anyone else see the face in that bullseye right at the front?
Do you know the history of this tree? Looks to me like remnants of several root grafts of various ages around the base of the trunk.
Does anyone else see the face in that bullseye right at the front?
jimlau
Shohin
I bought it last year, from a field grower. I know nothing about it's history beyond that. But I don't think the grower did root grafting.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
Those scars may just be from removing higher roots to even up the nebari.
Good luck with the journey with this tree.
