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What about grafting the species with a cultivar with smaller leaves, tighter internodes and vigorous growth like the ever popular A. Rubrum 'autumn flame'?

This would be even better if it was held a month earlier and collecting trips were part of it =)!

Most of the dwarf cultivars that are popular are popular because Bill V. introduced them and promoted them in his magazine International Bonsai.

Prunus mume will air layer very well.

Yes, all shimpaku junipers will root pretty easily from cuttings.

Thats a beast, great base!

Nice work. As for the over-pruning comments I just want it to be clear to anyone who may lack the experience that every bonsai tree looks over-pruned when it has been styled. The styling takes it back to its bare bones in order to establish branch shape. The foliage then grows, and with...

So when should I schedule my flight for?

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A bunch of different stuff...

Got this from Bob Mahler two years ago. I've chosen a new front to better show of the rootage. It is in full bloom now and looking great. I will order a new pot for it soon and will probably stick with a soft rectangle to show off the powerful trunk. I'm thinking a green glaze over a tan clay.

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Agreed. On the other hand the prices at www.thegrowinggrounds.com and www.hollowcreekbonsai.com make the trees at Brussels seem like a great bargain!

Already signed up for Friday and Saturday and looking forward to it!

here are a couple types in small size. http://www.meehansminiatures.com/shop/index.php?action=category&id=2&subid=2&start=12