Monkey puzzle question

[Andy Collins]

I have to remove the brown dead "fronds" from a monkey puzzle. My question is, is there a branch collar to cut to, or just cut them away?

Also, is there a correct time of year to cut said tree?

[Peter]

Its been a while, thankfully, but I'm sure they have obvious collars. As for removing dead, any time of the year should be fine.

[Stephen Blair]

cant miss them andy once you are up there mate

[Andy Collins]

We did a pair years ago, but i couldnt remember tbh. Am I right in thinking if they are cut to a collar, they will put out new shoots as other trees? or will the removal leave it bare?

[Stephen Blair]

they are self brashing trees, once its dead thats it. i dont know the technical name mate, surprise surprise:thumbup:or i could be totally wrong:sad:

[Mesterh]

Cladoptosis, possibly?

[Ty Korrigan]

Can you get a cream for that...?

[Andy Collins]

cant miss them andy once you are up there mate

 

Did I say I was climbing it, oh no you must be mistaken, I have a tame pet climber who will just love this job:evil:

[Stephen Blair]

i was using it as a lure big chap to se if you would bite. looks like i got myself a marlin:lol:

[Andy Collins]

oh bother.

Anyway, i suspect the tame pet climber will read this and wonder which day his poor tortured soul will have to endure this job.