In working with BRT die back is normal but can be prevented.
Any and all cut made have to be sealed right then and there! You cannot wait till you are finished cutting all the branches.
Larger branches need to be misted before cutting, misting the cut spot and then sealing.
SHIJI SUZUKI just opened another bank account in Japan for donations:
HACHIJUNI BANK
OBUSE BRANCH
Acc.number:252 210566
(SWIFT NO.) HABKJPJT
(ACCOUNT NAME) GANBARE ISAO OMACHI ( the spelling is correct )
Isao Omachi is the rising star of Bonsai in Japan.
He used to live and work...
Boyd I live in Castroville, Tx....Mine are doing great here once I removed all the Pa clay from the roots they exploded in growth....Shade and lots of water!
#1 2 bucks is a steal...#2 Utah is unlike any place I have ever been for any decent plant material...
#3 If it makes him happy and willing to share it here I am thrilled!
Mom