JOJG No. 59

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Multitrunk Rehab

This tree pruning article describes proper pruning techniques that can be used to convert multi-trunk shrubs into specimen trees.  These techniques are not commonly used for pruning shrubs in Japan, where the tamamono and entoh-kei shapes are favored, and where specimen trees are readily available at tree nurseries.  In the West, however, homeowners are often forced to create their own specimen trees from scratch.  The techniques described in this article can be used to create specimen trees out of ordinary multi-stem nursery stock.

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