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Basic equipment 39

Cutting and maintenance tools
You may also need a few specialty tools for heavy
work—especially on older plant material—and for
a variety of small maintenance tasks.

PLASTIC BRUSH

WIRE BRUSH
TRUNK OR BRANCH SPLITTERS

DIAMOND FILE SHARPENER

LARGE BRANCH CUTTERS
RUST ERASER

SMALL TURNBUCKLE

JACK

LARGE TURNBUCKLE
Aluminum and copper wire SPRING-LOADED AZALEA
PRUNING SHEARS
Wiring is an essential technique for styling trees:
two types of wire—copper and aluminum—are used.
Different gauges of each offer increased bending and
holding power to ensure the trees are not damaged.

ANODIZED ALUMINUM WIRE has
a less noticeable brown color, and
is more malleable than copper wire
but weakens after being bent

ANNEALED COPPER WIRE
becomes harder when bent
and will hold branches in
place more efficiently—
ideal for use on conifers