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Sa Jose Trunk Development I have seen picture of a couple Redwood Dawns, where they cut spirals the full length of the tree. They almost look like a barber poll, a little to artificial for my taste. I am going to play with a couple of trees this spring, doing it in small section makes...

In watching the video series from Lindsay at Bonsai Farm, there is a scene showing removal a small strip of bark from the trunk of a Shimpaku. The reason behind it seems to be for development of the trunk. If someone can provide me with further explanation, and if the technique works on...

San Jose Ideas October, Thanks for the advise.

This is one of my San Jose, it has been potted now for about 4 months. Since it has shown new growth and with winter here, I figure it's time to wire it. I am looking for ideas on styling it. The trunk is almost 3/4" thick. Sorry can't upload picture

Trident Maple Page 36 of Bonsai with Japanese Maples showes how to develope a trunk like that. There is also a way of fusing seedlings using a wire hoop.

Trident seedlings You make no mention to how much sunlight they receive. As with most Japanese Maples they need morning sun and protection from the hot afternoon sun. What kind of soil did you plant them in? My Trident seedling are planted in the same soil I use for for bonsai. Maples don't...

Saybrook Whiteowl Juniper While I don't find much on the Whiteowl, I did find it as Grayowl. Below is a copy of info from Wavecrest Nursery. Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' - Grey Owl Juniper Zone 4 Soft, silvery-gray foliage on this compact Juniper. Will grow 3' tall and 6' wide...

Asbs The site is up, it looks like they are looking for add dollars.

A few days ago I received 2 new Kishi Junipers. Since they aren't styled, there is quite a bit foliage to be removed. I am starting to think it might not be worth while to hold off until the start of spring, and try to root the cuttings. There are several branches to chose from. So the...

Prostrata Junipers Thanks for the info, I'll follow up tomommow. I use to deal with House of Bonsai when I lived in Southern California. She has a great supply of plants and bonsai related supply. But now living in Northern Colorado, there is not much in the way of bonsai.

I have done local searches and Internet searches, with no luck on finding any Prostrata Junipers. I am after 1 to 3 gallon nursery or Pre Bonsai stock. If someone can provide me with info on someone that has any, I would be very Thankful.

I've read previously about using multiable trees to help fast grow a trunk. With no previous experience doing anything like this, can someone give me a rundown on how its done. I have 3 seeding junipers that I would like to use. Thanks, Mark