So, it's been a long time since I've updated this thread. I made the decision to graft shimpaku on this one 4 years ago and Have probably placed at least 10 approach grafts on it... it has spit out every one except 3. Luckily, the 3 completed grafts are each one one of the live veins and were separated completely a year ago and are currently growing well. I brought it to the Redneck Bonsai study group workshop with Boon at
@Adair M 's place this past weekend. At his suggestion, we chose to re-pot rather then place more grafts. I'll say that it was quite enlightening to watch Boon work his magic fixing this one solidly in it's pot, and even more satisfying to pick it up without feeling the trunk shift. It ain't moving and I don't have wires running from the drain holes to the deadwood to steady it... solid! Hopefully, more grafting to be done later this spring/early summer.
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