I know we don't normally use grafted maples for bonsai, but I'm interested to see what I can learn about grafting this spring. I have some cultivars that are hard to layer and I'd still like to propagate them.
I'm particularly interested in
1) Are there techniques to reduce the visibility of the graft? Most nursery trades seem to use side veneer grafts for Japanese maples, is that the best? What about the tools used in the fruit tree trade that are designed to produce matching cuts?
2) How low can one graft? I would think lower would be better in terms of hiding the graft.
Would love to learn from those with experience. I have enough rootstock for 27 practice attempts.
I'm particularly interested in
1) Are there techniques to reduce the visibility of the graft? Most nursery trades seem to use side veneer grafts for Japanese maples, is that the best? What about the tools used in the fruit tree trade that are designed to produce matching cuts?
2) How low can one graft? I would think lower would be better in terms of hiding the graft.
Would love to learn from those with experience. I have enough rootstock for 27 practice attempts.