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Cleaning after a trunk chop (black locust)

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Posted 1 week 2 days ago #86613
Hey guys,

I have this 3 year old Black Locust Tree(pseudo acacia). It is planted in a big pot with akadama and heavily fertilised.

I have trunk chopped it this May. Now that it is autumn, I aim to clean the would and shape it neatly.

I have proper tools to do so (Japanese saw, concave cutter, etc even a Dremel).
From my knowledge, I should do a diagonal cut.

I?want a second opinion though since I haven’t done this before.

PS: The bottom branch, what should I do with that one in winter? Remove it completely (from the trunk’s level) or leave a stub?

Every advice is appreciated, Thank you!

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Replied by Tropfrog on topic Cleaning after a trunk chop (black locust)

Posted 1 week 2 days ago #86614
Just follow the right trunk line to avoid inverse tapering. Fine tune to get it round all the way, avoid flat surfaces.

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It looks like the tree is placed indoors in livingroom conditions. Thst will not work long term. This is a decidious temperate tree hardy to usda zone 3. It must be outdoors all year round.







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Replied by Razvan on topic Cleaning after a trunk chop (black locust)

Posted 2 days 9 hours ago #86645
?The tree sits outdoor 24/7 all year round, in an open balcony. The window in the photo is part of the balcony ( from the ground to midway, after that it is open ).

I have performed the cut, it didn’t turn out so sharp angled as your drawing. I did use a technique, called Hans van Meer.

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Replied by Tropfrog on topic Cleaning after a trunk chop (black locust)

Posted 2 days 6 hours ago #86646
Interesting! Please share a photo in a couple of years so we can see how it has healed.
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