thumblessprimate1
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Cut back branches from the trunk that were growing taller than the one I'm approach grafting. Maybe I'll get more buds popping too? Thread grafts left alone.
Japanese Maple rootstock
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thumblessprimate1
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I can't wait to see what's going on under the soil.
BackyardBonsai
Shohin
Me too but am getting a little confuse on which one is the trunk and which one is the sacrifice branch on this one?
thumblessprimate1
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Does this help?? Ultimately only going to be about 5 trunks. Whatever the case it'll be a simpler tree when I start removing branches.
thumblessprimate1
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Was going to leave it alone as I'm not sure some of the grafts took, but definitely one has not. Either way, glad I worked it. Some roots were large. The seedlings started growing a lot of roots which I removed on the exit side. I did prune a little on the side that I'm intending to be part of the tree's surface roots. There are times when I want to remove entirely that large trunk that I'm grafting the next section of trunk to.
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More shots of the roots and seedlings exiting from under the tree.
0soyoung
Imperial Masterpiece
Wow!
You've been having fun and me too, just following along.
However, 3 years are now 'water under the bridge' and I've lost track of what you are trying to make, @thumblessprimate1
You've been having fun and me too, just following along.
However, 3 years are now 'water under the bridge' and I've lost track of what you are trying to make, @thumblessprimate1
BackyardBonsai
Shohin
He is making the nebari great again!
thumblessprimate1
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Obviously, right? ?
thumblessprimate1
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Not a sumo style lover, but this clump does have that flavor.
thumblessprimate1
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Update shots and a sketch. Overall this maple did well in 2019.
Cut the tops off my root grafts. Removed branches and a big trunk. I sealed large wounds with not just wood glue but also duct seal this time after the glue was dry. An old large wound rotted so I drilled it through and stuck in a portion of a branch that had rooted. The other portion is planted to the side. I was considering doing a peg in the hole attachment, but decided not to. It could be done later if really needed.
Cut the tops off my root grafts. Removed branches and a big trunk. I sealed large wounds with not just wood glue but also duct seal this time after the glue was dry. An old large wound rotted so I drilled it through and stuck in a portion of a branch that had rooted. The other portion is planted to the side. I was considering doing a peg in the hole attachment, but decided not to. It could be done later if really needed.
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Love your vision for this tree! Enjoyed the progress photos. Well accomplished with the task at hand.
thumblessprimate1
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✌BackyardBonsai
Shohin
Snail on the plate for dinner tonight. 
thumblessprimate1
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Snail on the plate for dinner tonight.
misfit11
Omono
Great work on this, Martin. You've done a terrific job of working this tree from the ground up. Taking your time and developing quality nebari is resulting in a tree with a bright future. I like how this clump (?) isn't the typical "by the numbers" kind of tree. It's got interesting character and that's going to be what sets it apart going forward.
I'm not sure about the left hand trunk though. It's so separate from the main tree that I feel like it doesn't go with the composition. This may change as it thickens and develops.
I'm not sure about the left hand trunk though. It's so separate from the main tree that I feel like it doesn't go with the composition. This may change as it thickens and develops.
thumblessprimate1
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Thanks! I agree about the trunk off to the side. I may bring it in closer next year, graft it, or just remove altogether.
namnhi
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Looks like BB had just name one of your tree - The
. Most people going for Dragon or Phoenix but I like the Snail.
thumblessprimate1
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I'll have to make more until I get a dragon and a phoenix 
