Trunk Chop Japanese Maple - Thoughts?

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Hi All,

As mentioned I have completed the trunk chop: https://imgur.com/a/AwrfH (I would upload the images here, but my internet's damn slow!)

However after reading this: http://bonsaijournal.com/beginners-trunk-chop-101.php I believe that I may need to round this out? Is this the case or is the cut ok?

I did the chop about 2 -3 weeks ago, so if I do need to round it out, I'm guessing it's not too late?

Also is there any special care required after performing a trunk chop?

On another tangent, I'm thinking a couple years down the track performing another trunk chop to get rid of that ugly scar down the bottom. I bought the tree Like that, I'm not sure what they were thinking?

Many Thanks,
Mike

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Also is there any special care required after performing a trunk chop?

Not really any special care required. Sealing the cut surface will help it heal over quicker.

I did the chop about 2 -3 weeks ago, so if I do need to round it out, I'm guessing it's not too late?

You can refine the cut any time after making the initial cut - days, weeks, months after.

I'm thinking a couple years down the track performing another trunk chop to get rid of that ugly scar down the bottom

How will you cut to get rid of that lower scar If you cut below that there will be almost no tree left. Better to seal the area with wound sealer and allow the tree to grow freely for a season or 2. You will be amazed how quickly even large scars can grow over and disappear.
BTW, that scar near the base is probably accidental. I think the tree may have been hit with something or maybe sunburnt.