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    Sick elm

    My elm has brown leaves which I assume are fungal or pest related? Have sprayed. Should I remove all effected areas which will leave my elm almost leafless. I'm in the Pacific northwest in Canada, above Seattle. FWIW no other bonsai have issues and are thriving. The elm is in full/near...
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    Tips to get crabapple to flower

    Hi - I've had a crabapple for a number of yrs (about 4 I think). It's happy and healthy, but has not flowered. Are there any particular pruning, or feeding tricks that I'm not doing right? I basically just feed once leaves are out, and repot every 2 to 3 yrs as needed, and try not to feed from...
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    Help ! What Fungus / Parasite Is This & How Do I Fix It?

    Hi, I went on holiday for 3 weeks, and just got back. Many of my bonsai are sick, with either a fungus or parasite / pest. What is this, and how do I fix it? It's effected a maple, juniper, boxwood, and pyracantha. For context: I live in the pacific northwest (mild / temperate / wet climate)...
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    how late in the yr to fert black and red pine?

    Hi, I'm in the pacific northwest of N. America (north of Seattle). With JP Black & Red Pine, how late would you recommend fertilizing? Assuming early Oct would represent the last fertilization, for spring growth. Would you agree, or should I fertilize later into the autumn? Thanks.
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    hawthorn - not flowering....

    Hi, I've been working on a Hawthorn for about 2 or 3 yrs (dug up from a friend's property). It's still very much a work in progress, however I'm curious as to why it hasn't flowered since I've had it. Aside from a bit of removing of branches that aren't working, I've left it alone...
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    Browning Leaves

    Hi, I've got an elm, with leaves that are browning. Not sure why - ideas? Too much sun, pest problem etc? I'm in the pacific northwest, if useful. Normal daytime temperatures are around 20C / 70F. My soil is very porous (mostly turface) which generally works well for me with other plants...
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    trident - hasn't budded yet

    Hi, I'm in the Pacific Northwest. I've got a couple of small trident seedlings (started from seed 3 yrs ago). They haven't budded yet, which is odd. If I scrape off some bark, it's still green underneath, so I know it's alive. Any reason why it'd be so late budding? Thx.
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    Is this tree a type of hemlock?

    Hi, I'm on the west coast of N. America. Found this small tree growing - not sure if it's a type of hemlock.... Thanks.
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    How often to dig up and correct roots on young pines?

    Hi, I've got about a dozen or so small 3 or 4 yr old pines growing in the ground, over tiles, to get the nabari off to a good start (a few JP Red, JP black pines, a white pine, and a mugho). All started from seed, which grew in a pot for 2 yrs, and are now in the ground. Question: how often...
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    Caterpillar / Worm Control Suggestions

    Hi, I'm in the pacific northwest, and in spring we get quite a few caterpillar / worms eating our plants. Suggestions on pest control that won't effect the bonsai negatively, but will keep the green things at bay? The critters are about 1/4 to 1/2 inch (up to 1 cm long) and are green...
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    Western Hemlock - Ideas?

    Hi, I got this hemlock about 1 1/2 yrs ago from a friend's garden when he was doing some reno's. Has been sitting in a pot since. No idea what to do with it. Ideas / suggestions? It's about 3 ft / 90 cm tall. Thanks. Cam
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    eggs on JBP needles

    Hi, I found eggs on a few pairs of JBP needles today. I removed, but am not sure what they were. Attached is a pic I found online (this source too didn't know what they were). I'd like to know what it is, and how to prevent in the future PS If it's useful, I'm in the pacific northwest...
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    Box or two of bonsai pots

    Hi, I'm looking for a box or two (approx 20 to 30) 4 to 6 inch pots. These are essentially for some of the smaller bonsai that I have which I either sell at local plant shows or to give to friends who want a starter bonsai / potentsai. In other words, I'm looking for inexpensive pots. Any...
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    Granular fertilizer and dosage

    Hi, Quick question: anyone use granular (non-liquid / non-soluble) fertilizer? If so, how do you manage dosage? Any concern with over feeding if not using a soluble fertilizer? Dosage seems more challenging than when using a liquid fertilizer. I was looking at adidic ferts this weekend for...
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    Grafting Branch as root?

    Hi, Can you graft a branch as a root? I.E. Could I bend a donor branch down, thread graft and burry to create a new root? Will a branch then take on the behavior of a root? I've attached a pic of what I mean. Thanks. Cam.
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    JBP Late to Candle

    Hi, I have a JBP. Looks healthy enough, but it's not really started to candle yet. I'm in the pacific northwest (Vancouver Island). Is this odd? Or are others experiencing late candling this year? It's the 1st half of May, and just a few tiny stubs of candles (a few mm long) can be seen)...
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