Ditto. Although you likely have some cuts that can't or shouldn't be made again. If there's areas of bark that are peeled away you might take a razor blade or some such implement and shave it off. But don't make the mistake of trying to do too much. Better to let them heal by themselves. On a side note, even if your shears or loppers are sharp, a large branch still takes alot of pressure to cut. If you're using loppers, you won't notice that pressure but it is a big strain on the branch you're cutting. It will often flatten out as you cut it and the "holding" edge of the shears can dig in and destroy a bit of bark. When the branch is momentarily flattened like that, the living bark layer usually separates from the wood and leaves a couple of pockets of dead/separated bark. For that reason, I prefer to use a fine-toothed saw for anything 1/2 inch or more. This leaves the bark in perfect condition and heals nicely. Impractical for some jobs but when I really want it done right, I reach for my saw.

I was thinking that but the crab apples I am familiar with have larger fruits (the largest of these were under 1/2 inch). The seeds are definitely apple seed-like, but the fruits more like berries than even the smallest of apples and they are basically rotting on the trees, accounting for the change in color. I seem to recall the crab apple tree in my backyard as a child would shed the apples to the ground. I also don't recall the leaves being serrated, but smooth edged. Obviously I know nothing of tree families and similarities or cultivars to make any kind of judgement. :) I am learning though!

Andi, I don't know how to graft a tree, but a ton of info can be found on Gw. I guess once you know how it's done, it's a cinch..I'd need to watch someone actually do it, would love to learn. I think growing a fruit cockatail tree w/4-5 different citrus on one tree would be a great idea. Suzanne, you're sure correct about growing other things in mid-winter..I know plants like geraniums and petunias grown from seed need to be started in January.. Dale, wow, that is expensive for a tangerine!! What type did you buy? Will you sow the seeds then after it grows graft? I planted key limes seeds, but doubt they'll germinate. First, they're in a cool room w/o bottom heat, so that's a negative right there. It was an experiment, and if they work, they do, if not, so be it. Andi, if you have a camera you can alway take pics..that is time consuming. Yesterday I spent more than 2 hours taking pics of my cactus and succulents, then dl'ing online. If you get garden/tropical catalogs, browsing through them, making lists of what you want next spring is fun. I get a ton of catalogs, too many.. I also enjoy reading plant books. It's a good time to sit back, and like Suzanne said, sip a nice hot cup of cinnomon spice tea, or the tea/coffee/hot chocolate of your choice and read away. If you don't have books, check at the library. The computer is informative, but sometimes it's relaxing sitting on your favorite chair, under appropriate light. Andi, you never answered, do you have plants other than citrus? Toni

Wow Moonwolf, lucky you ! They look so cute, now dig up some more names, lol. I can't wait for more, myself. I am waiting until my last haul from Joni are all content and thriving in their new spaces before I make another trek down there. The Hindu Rope looks beautiful. I bought an old established plant last year that has decided that outside in the blazing Florida heat is its new favorite home and is thriving like a champ. All this after nearly kicking the bucket last winter inside. I still have no idea what a compacta penduncle looks like. Have fun with them ! poseidon