So, I think what you mean is that once the trunk has reached the desired thickness, and the first big chop is made, the new crip of suckers has to be carefully thinned in number in order to prevent bulging at the chop line. Does that sound right?
For the record, I *feel* crazy. I think I'm in the right place. ;-)
More or less. With all the variations that come with species, climate, very tree, how much you sing to it, etc.
Im still learning to leave them, until it matters, in case one breaks, dies, bugs, etc.
If you're crazy, you'll be already looking at every tree differently, like your on mushrooms, excited afresh at the everyday trees you have never seen before.
This is the phase in which you note the growth patterns of everything, and apply proper techniques, to your tree.
Observation is key.
At least to me!
Sorry if that came off weird, like I was teaching you how to ride a bike, taught my daughter today! Lol
Then timing is key, then never going on vacation, then colanders, then copper, then better material, then pots, all the while pot, then stands, then even better material, then better all of the above, except the pot that been kuSh, you ever look at a bonsai tree mAN? YOU EVER LOOKED AT A BONSAI tree.........
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