"Nicking" above a node to induce new branch growth

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Jace

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What is the proper practice for this, in regard to good branch structure coming off the trunk?
Simply a nick with a knife blade 1/2" above node, maybe just thru the bark layer?
Any particular angle of "nick"?
Does the chosen dormant bud need to "look" more lateral than an upright, as to later have a stronger branch, or do they all basically look the same at the time of nicking?


12' tall soft maple, looking to build better scaffolding branches...
 

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