At 07:42 PM 1/25/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>Paul:
>
>>Since I want to use the trunks, and it's easier to limb standing trees
>>when the usable part is rarely more than 6 or 8 high, I limbed a bunch
>>of pines and cedars, but so far left them standing.
>
>Paul, be aware that limbed Eastern red cedars tend to develop rot that
>starts at the pruned nub and goes into the trunk. Don't wait years before
>you use them.
Thanks Gene. I didn't know they were any more likely to rot than any
other tree. I looked at a few to see if they were heeling over and
didn't notice any rot. I'll keep my eye on them.
==>paul
