Cut paste and putty. to use or not?

[EJZ]

Hi All,

Just a little confused...

Some say use it, some say its a waste of time and money.

Would like to know what everyones view is on this topic and the reason why.

Regards

[cre8ivbonsai]

Lots of info and opinions in this thread

viewtopic.php?f=7&t=13236&p=138723&hili ... er#p138723

[Jason]

Its a matter of opinion mate, some use it, some don't. Some say natural healing is better, whereas others will say cut paste is better. Here are a few links to the great debate:

https://bonsaikc.com/bonsai/bonsai-basic ... te-debate/

https://bonsaibark.com/2012/04/25/cut-pa ... l-healing/

Here is a previous discussion thread too:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15576&p=158444&hili ... te#p158444

[lackhand]

There is some difference in species too. I'm not an expert but I remember hearing that azaleas shirked always be sealed, even for medium and small branches. Many species it really doesn't matter.

[treeman]

Sorry I posted my reply on the other thread.....Bonsai Myths

[kcpoole]

I use it ( the paste in a tube) on every cut I make of 5mm or bigger.
I have never lost a tree because of doing it, where damage / slow recovery might happen on those without.

Costs very little so i will keep on keeping it on

Ken

[Ray M]

I use it ( the paste in a tube) on every cut I make of 5mm or bigger.
I have never lost a tree because of doing it, where damage / slow recovery might happen on those without.

Costs very little so i will keep on keeping it on

Ken

Hi Eugene,
I'm with Ken on this one. I use the paste all the time. I also use both. Let me explain what I mean. I will apply the paste and let that dry for several days, then apply the putty on top. I use this method on larger cuts.

Karl is correct about Azaleas. When pruning an Azalea, seal the cut immediately after cutting. I would do this to any branch that is half a pencil thickness or larger. Don't wait until you have pruned the whole tree. With Azaleas, seal after each cut.

Regards Ray

[Grant Bowie]

I have also found double sealing very good on deciduous trees.

It healed in one season the scars left after many seasons of untreated wounds on Tridents for instance.

Grant

[dansai]

Double sealing

[kcpoole]

Double sealing

I assume that means using paste and putty on each wound

Ken

[Ray M]

Double sealing

I assume that means using paste and putty on each wound

Ken

Hi dansai and Ken,
That's correct. As mentioned above, I put the paste on and leave it until I'm sure it is totally dry. I then mould some putty over the top of the paste. My experience and others I have put onto this method, has bee the same as Grant. It certainly has helped with speeding up the healing.

Regards Ray

[peterb]

Hi Ray
what putty do you use and where can a person get it
kind regards
peterb

[Ray M]

Hi Ray
what putty do you use and where can a person get it
kind regards
peterb

Hi Peter,
Have a look at cut putty You will see the two types of putty. Further down in the thread you will see how I use the putty. You need to keep your fingers wet. I buy mine from Ray Nesci.

Regards Ray

[peterb]

Hi Ray
thanks for the info , think i'll get myself some and give it a go
regards
peterb

[EJZ]

big thank you to everyone that posted a response.

lost of great information