I've got a tall found Hawthorn that is in need of a chop. There is absolutely no taper in the trunk at all, and the branching is less that desirable. As of right now it is probably a good 3 feet tall, and I am thinking of cutting way back down to the lowest branch which would leave maybe 4-5 inches of height (could be a over estimation). All of its leaves have dropped.
So I am curious to know if now or sometime in the near future would be appropriate to chop it that far down, or if I should wait for the spring.
Tree Images:
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The full tree.
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Envisioned chop site.
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You cut through to the white, shiny layer. I even scrape the white layer a little in order to remove the cells that might aid in the wound healing over. If you did not cut deep enough that would account for your previous difficulties.When doing so, do you cut down to the green layer, or the white underneath?
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I also have a tall Hawthorn -- straight as a pencil but a pencil that is about 3.5" in diameter. I am interested in your air layer success with your Hawthorn. Can you tell us how the tree progreesses as you approach the air layer?
Can anyone reading tell me if Hawthorns readily air-layer wuth success?
Can anyone reading tell me if Hawthorns readily air-layer wuth success?