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    Trident maple project start!😎

    Think about it this way, You removed most of the tree that relied on the root system. A much smaller root system would be fine at this point in time. The trunk holds lots of reserves and the roots need to supply a much smaller amount of buds, foliage and branches. Therefore this is actually the...
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    Seeking critique on first pruning/wiring on a natal plum

    It is early in the growing season, unless you have it indoors under grow lights. Are you fertilizing bi-weekly with an acidic fertilizer as suggested for this species during the growing season? Wiring will be ineffective for thicker branches as it becomes brittle quickly. Difficult to tell this...
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    Trident maple project start!😎

    If you wish to develop a flatter nebari with strong radial roots then at some point in the future you will have to do a lot more root work to find thicker roots to begin with or select some to begin working with. The thick mass of feeder roots will not sort themselves out in an orderly fashion...
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    Seeking Expert Advice: Bonsai Tree Troubles with Dying/Black leaves Falling Foliage"

    Perhaps extra special help from a moderator is in order!
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    Trident Renovation Project

    Children are the very best observers, we just have to pay attention to their questions. Before they get taught to keep some of their observations to themselves that is!;). Yesterday the express mail finally arrived from Schumacher Seeds. Will begin by cleaning the seeds, anti fungal dip then...
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    Blue Atlas Cedar rehab - Inherited tree

    Not necessarily, once it begins to heal on the edges it can be treated like a cavity.Remove the cut paste and fill with two part epoxy carefully, shape the outside to just below the cambium line and heal over the edges as one would a normal scar from branch removal. When the epoxy hardens it...
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    Trident Renovation Project

    I was just checking, sometimes the best ideas are found when one is not looking!
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    Trident Renovation Project

    Agreed, that is why we reserve the right to change our mind more than once:cool:. The original front showed the best taper and had the best forward lean toward the viewer. My consideration for the new front is better nebari and trunk movement , and I hope to add to the movement with a new apical...
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    Shore Pine- Native species extraordinaire! Share your knowledge and progress with this species.

    Found the time to place this tree in a suitable shape and size. As a collected tree this root structure requires a bit deeper pot at this time. It has allowed me to expose the nebari for the first time since collection. The design and planting angle will improve with successive work. I am...
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    White Pine Health and Shaping Questions

    Air layering pines is possible but often takes longer. It is best to use a staged method which often gives better results. The variation that deems to have more success is a combination of wire tourniquet to create conditions for more favourable rooting and then the airliner itself once the...
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    How to add info to profile pic

    I thought your intent was clear but then I have been somewhat trained over the years to understand intent rather than what was said. A necessary skill for married folks;) of all ages. Welcome to the site.
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    Trident Renovation Project

    A not so subtle dig at our postal systems and their guaranteed delivery times. I ordered trident seeds from a company in New York on March 10th, paid for faster delivery, I am still waiting for them to arrive. The tracking says they took six days to get to the Canadian / USA border. cleared...
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    Nova bonsai garden

    Reminds me of the devastation in the Napa Valley area from the downed lines and dry conditions! Prevention and preparation two critical fundamental processes. Hats off to your contribution to assisting these communities. Take care.
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    Trident Renovation Project

    Thanks Judy. It makes me wonder at times about the eventual outcome. I work with collected yamadori often, in those cases it is common to perform rather drastic makeovers and deal with transition stages that seem so out of step with the intended final product! With trees developed from the start...
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    Trident Renovation Project

    Now that I am sure the tree has recovered sufficiently from the repot, root cutting and the winter nap it is time to begin fertilization. I did apply some weak liquid Dyna Gro this week. Today I began placing organic fertilizer ( Neem Meal base ) in the tea bags. The tea bags are secured with...
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    Prunus Mume Propagation by Hardwood Cuttings During Early Winter - The Peter Adams Method

    This time of year is awesome. it is neat to see the hardwood cuttings take off with new growth after the blossoms fade! This is one of the 3 yr cuttings beginning to sprout for this years growth. The new growth can attract all sorts of sucking insects so I have already added a preventative dose...
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    Prunus Mume Propagation by Hardwood Cuttings During Early Winter - The Peter Adams Method

    Promising start, keep the humidity up. foliar spray can give them an edge. They do not process too much that way but it can supplement the scion reserves present while developing roots. Well done.
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    Lone Pine Gardens in Sebastopol

    Kishu Juniper from Lone Pine. One of the key nurseries that I like to check out when in the Bay Area.
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    Possible fungal problem?

    Based on the pictures it appears to me to be as a result of the issues I mentioned. That is the best answer I can give you based on my experience and training. The use of photos to differentiate between abiotic stress and biotic stress is not always he best course of action. Can you take the...
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    Trident Renovation Project

    Thanks, hopefully I will be learning and growing along with the tree. Every project becomes an interesting journey. the choices should be easier as time progresses. There is still lots of time to change my mind as it progresses in the first few years.
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    Acer Palmatum Deshojo Styling

    I like the choices, showing promise. Nice timing for the pruning at the same time as the root work and repot. look forward to the air layer result. Love the pot choice, not your usual maintenance pot. But a nice size to continue development! Well done!
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    Possible fungal problem?

    Tree was bare rooted five days ago. It is normal to expect some stress particularly if the weather is cooler and it is opening faster because it came from a much warmer region. Starting a new thread just confuses the issue and removes important background information with respect to the...
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    Trident Renovation Project

    Early Spring update from the Greenhouse. 1.The emergency repot in the middle of last august appears to have strengthened the tree considerably! The first flush is underway this spring and growing quickly. all ares appear healthy so far! It looks like the tree will be healthy enough to progress...
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    Progression: Restyling A Clump-Style "Old Shimpaku" - Design input requested

    Perhaps I missed it in the preceding comments. But a discussion over the techniques on how the goals will be accomplished seems to be missing. One focus quite rightly is on the changes needed. Accomplishing the same is dependant on the condition of each trunk with respect to the ability to cut...
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    California juniper in the (almost) tropics

    The change in elevation, planting angle and slight rotation adds movement to the live vein from the front and further displays the right side form of deadwood. Nice progression, the small changes can add up to bigger differences. I understand the patience with the graft and tree adjusting to...
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