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Slightly concave cut, that way when it heals it will heal flush, then cover with cut paste to promote healing. Concave cutters or knob...

What kind of cut? You mean flush with the trunk?

Does that remnant of a cut need to go, or does it add character? Thanks.

Contact them and ask. All they can say is they don't have any. They have lots of trees. They can't post them all on the web site...

Thanks, but I'm looking for trees ~2" trunk or more. Btw, those photos look like generic ones, and so I can see when you said you aren't...

Where? I've bought from a field-grown place, facebook bonsai groups, and ebay, though rarely.

You may find these videos of interest . . . The work is being done on a Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) but, the technique can be...

Ok, you all scared me off. So, didn't buy. ;)

About $275 shipped.

Here it is. Not bought yet.

Thanks. No, I don't think any nearby helpers. Should this be done at the start of the growing season, or is spring / summer ok? I will...

All at once, or could I do it with 1 big root? Is it risky?

I have a trident with roots above the soil, leaving an air gap. Not what I want. If I cover the roots and scrape off some cambium under...

Root bound may be tied to upper growth but not totally. Depends on the size of the pot, type of potting soil, when it was last repotted...

This is a trident maple. I've been letting the new leader grow, untouched, to thicken it. The leader is about 6 feet tall. There are no...