Removal of Ligature (3 months)
5/30/26
Wire removal from new shoots. All leaves seemed hardened off. Shoots had very little reversion of shape after removal. Very slight wire bite in places. Can maybe/barely see new buds appearing from cut leaves.
Defoliation / Needle removal (4 months)
5/3/26
For first growing season after purchase, didn't want to try 'partial outer canape defoliation'. Still trimmed a few leaves on each vigorous new growth branch, to promote side branch budding. Then wired the longest shoots .
Mid May 2026

